Review MSI Prestige 13 AI Plus Evo A2VMG
MSI Prestige 13 AI Plus Evo A2VMG · Core Ultra 7 258V · Arc 140V · 13.3″ OLED
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc Graphics 140V · 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) · 1TB SSD · 13.3″ 2880×1800 OLED 60Hz glossy · 970 g
DCI-P3, HDR support, and OLED come standard –
good graphics performance for the size,
respectable battery life; efficient CPU,
upgraded 5 MP webcam,
very lightweight.
More susceptible to twisting and creaking,
MicroSD instead of full-size SD,
RAM not user-upgradeable,
somewhat loud under load,
display limited to 60 Hz.
Great graphics performance for under 1 kg – impressive performance and ports for the weight.
Display – 13.3″ OLED · 2880×1800 · 60Hz · 100% sRGB · 99.9% P3
Panel: ATNA33AA07-0 – 13.3″ 2880×1800, OLED, glossy, 60Hz, HDR.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~385 cd/m² (SDR), ~598 cd/m² (HDR) |
| Contrast | ∞:1 (OLED) |
| sRGB coverage | 100% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 95.8% |
| Display P3 coverage | 99.9% |
| Response time (B/W) | 2.02 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 1.94 ms |
| PWM | 60 Hz (detected) |
| Finish | Glossy |
- Excellent color accuracy and coverage (P3, AdobeRGB)
- Very fast response times (OLED)
- PWM at 60 Hz (very low frequency)
- Limited to 60 Hz refresh rate
Panel FRU: ATNA33AA07-0 (13.3″ 2880×1800 OLED, 60Hz, glossy)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 0.41
PWM at 60 Hz – very low frequency may cause eyestrain.
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 258V · 8c/8t · Lunar Lake
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V – 4× Lion Cove P-core + 4× Skymont E-core
- Boost: 4.8 GHz (P-core) / 3.7 GHz (E-core)
- TDP: 40 W PL2 / 27 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~11,097 pts
- Steadier performance than Meteor Lake predecessor
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Intel Arc Graphics 140V · Xe2 · 8 cores
- Model: Intel Arc Graphics 140V – 8 Xe2 cores, up to 1.95 GHz
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~4,253 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~28.5 fps
- Very strong iGPU, 1.5x to 2x faster than Arc 8
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 4,253 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 8,732 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 11,114 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~28.5 fps |
GPU FRU: Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, Xe2)
Memory – 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 · onboard · not upgradeable
- Capacity: 32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard, dual-channel)
- Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM soldered – cannot be upgraded.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) – not replaceable
Storage – 1TB SSD · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 slot
- Drive: 1TB NVMe SSD – PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,342 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~5,810 MB/s
- M.2 slot, replaceable
SSD FRU: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2, replaceable)
Battery – ~13.4 hours · 75 Wh
- Capacity: 75 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~13.4 hours
- Excellent battery life
Battery FRU: 75 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (MSI)
Chassis & Connectivity – Magnesium · Wi-Fi 6E · 2× Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · USB-A · MicroSD
- Materials: Magnesium alloy – very light but creaks and twists
- Weight: 970 g (2.14 lbs) – extremely light
- Dimensions: 299 × 210 × 16.9 mm
- Left: HDMI, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm audio
- Right: 2× Thunderbolt 4 (PD, DP), MicroSD reader
- 2× Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI and USB-A
- MicroSD instead of full-size SD
WLAN FRU: Intel Killer AX1775s (Wi-Fi 6E) – soldered
Serviceability – SSD and battery replaceable · RAM & Wi-Fi soldered
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ❌ No | Soldered – not replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM and Wi-Fi soldered – limited upgradeability.
SSD and battery are user-replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated, Xe2) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8533 (32GB, onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2, replaceable) |
| Display Panel | ATNA33AA07-0 (13.3″ 2880×1800 OLED, 60Hz, glossy) |
| WLAN | Intel Killer AX1775s (Wi-Fi 6E) – soldered |
| Battery | 75 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C (MSI) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUUltra 7 258V – efficient
RAM32GB soldered – not upgradeable
GPUArc 140V – powerful
DisplayOLED, P3 – excellent
Battery13.4h – excellent
Value~$1,400 – competitive
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- DCI-P3, HDR support, and OLED come standard
- Good graphics performance for the size
- Respectable battery life; efficient CPU
- Upgraded 5 MP webcam
- Very lightweight
Weaknesses
- More susceptible to twisting and creaking
- MicroSD instead of full-size SD
- RAM not user-upgradeable
- Somewhat loud under load
- Display limited to 60 Hz
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight OLED display (P3 coverage) and lightweight design – key selling points.
• Great performance-to-weight ratio – ideal for travelers.
• RAM and Wi-Fi soldered – limited upgradeability.
• PWM at 60 Hz – mention for sensitive users.
• Chassis creaks and twists – not as rigid as heavier alternatives.
• Excellent for productivity and light creative work – fast and portable.
• Highlight OLED display (P3 coverage) and lightweight design – key selling points.
• Great performance-to-weight ratio – ideal for travelers.
• RAM and Wi-Fi soldered – limited upgradeability.
• PWM at 60 Hz – mention for sensitive users.
• Chassis creaks and twists – not as rigid as heavier alternatives.
• Excellent for productivity and light creative work – fast and portable.