Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES

113specifications compared
30differ
83identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES has 100 cd/m² more display brightness than the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES (400 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES has 50% more colour gamut than the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES (100% vs 50%). The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES has 16 GB more internal memory than the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES (32 GB vs 16 GB). Only the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES has anti-glare screen. Only the MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES has card reader integrated.

Product colour
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Platinum, Grey
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:Grey
Housing material
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Metal, Plastic
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:Plastic, Metal
Display resolution
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:2880 x 1800 pixels
HD type
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Full HD+
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:2.8K
Panel type
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:IPS-Level
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:OLED
Anti-glare screen
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:Yes
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:No
Display brightness
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:300 cd/m²
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:400 cd/m²
Colour gamut
- Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES:50%
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:100%

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Comparison of Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES, Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES
127 specifications	A MSI Modern 16S AI+ G3MG-065ES View product	B MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Platinum, Grey	Grey
Colour name	Platinum Gray	Platinum Gray
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Housing materialDiffers	Metal, Plastic	Plastic, Metal
Market positioning	Business	Business
Original brand name	MSI	MSI
Display6 differ
Display diagonal	40.6 cm (16")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	2880 x 1800 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD+	2.8K
Panel typeDiffers	IPS-Level	OLED
Anti-glare screenDiffers	Yes	No
Display brightnessDiffers	300 cd/m²	400 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers	50%	100%
RGB colour spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DisplayHDR True Black 600
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor model	355	355
Processor cores	8	8
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Performance cores	4	4
Efficient cores	0	0
Low Power Efficient-cores	4	4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequency	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency	1700 MHz	1700 MHz
Processor cache	12 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	FCBGA2540	FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo power	55 W	55 W
Processor base power	25 W	25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Copilot+ PC	Yes	Yes
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support	Yes	Yes
Windows Studio effects support	Yes	Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN	OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
NPU performance up to	49 TOPs	49 TOPs
GPU performance up to	40 TOPs	40 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR5-SDRAM	LPDDR5x-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 16 GB	Not available
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	5600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Ray tracing acceleration	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio system	DTS Audio Processing	DTS Audio Processing
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera2 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy camera	Yes	Yes
Privacy type	Privacy shutter	Privacy shutter
Network5 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel	Intel
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1775
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.3	6.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	1000,10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel SoC	Intel SoC
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard backlit colour	White	White
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	99	81
Keyboard language	Spanish	Spanish
Copilot key	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	60 Wh	81 Wh
Battery weightDiffers	232 g	284 g
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	2.0	2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.75 kg	1.59 kg
WidthDiffers	359.6 mm	357.7 mm
DepthDiffers	250.9 mm	254.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.11 cm	1.19 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.79 cm	1.39 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period	3 year(s)	3 year(s)

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