MSI has quietly launched the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VM, a super-light laptop aimed at both business professionals and creatives.
First unveiled at IFA 2024, the device is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor (delivering up to 48 NPU TOPS and a total of 120 AI TOPS), paired with Intel Arc 140V graphics.
The device, available in Stellar Gray, comes equipped with 32GB of LPDDR5x-8533 memory. As with all Intel Lunar Lake processors, the RAM is included with the processor and therefore cannot be upgraded, unfortunately. The 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD can However, it is upgradeable, which is great news for users who need more storage.
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Measuring 299 x 210 x 16.9 mm and weighing just 0.99 kg (about 2.18 lbs), the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo features a magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis built with advanced thixomolding technology, which MSI says offers both durability and portability. It sports a 13.3-inch OLED display with 2.8K resolution (2880×1800).
The Prestige 13 AI+ Evo comes with a 75Whr battery and offers a decent selection of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0), a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 port (with support for 8K at 60Hz and 4K at 120Hz), a 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card reader. Wireless connectivity comes in the form of Intel Killer BE Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
MSI claims its AI engine will automatically detect user scenarios and adjust hardware settings to optimize performance across various tasks. The laptop’s 5MP IR webcam (30fps at 1944p) with a physical shutter incorporates 3D Noise Reduction+ (3DNR+) and AI Noise Cancellation Pro technology. Audio is powered by two 2W speakers.
EXcaliberPC is currently offering the Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VMG, powered by an Intel Ultra 7-258V processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, for $1,399 with shipping expected to begin September 24, 2024. Other configurations with the more powerful Ultra 9 processor are likely to arrive later this year.
