Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES vs MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES

110specifications compared
47differ
63identical
17known 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 G3MG-028XES (400 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES has 50% more colour gamut than the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES (100% vs 50%). The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES has 5 more processor model than the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES (355 vs 350). Only the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES has anti-glare screen. Only the MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES has card reader integrated.

Display resolution
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:1920 x 1200 pixels
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:2880 x 1800 pixels
HD type
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Full HD+
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:2.8K
Panel type
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:IPS-Level
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:OLED
Anti-glare screen
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Yes
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:No
Display brightness
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:300 cd/m²
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:400 cd/m²
Colour gamut
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:50%
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:100%
Processor family
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:Intel Core 7
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor model
- Modern 16S G3MG-028XES:350
- Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES:355

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Comparison of Modern 16S G3MG-028XES, Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES
127 specifications	A MSI Modern 16S G3MG-028XES View product	B MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MG-253ES View product
Display6 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	2880 x 1800 pixels
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
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
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core 7	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core (Series 3)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	350	355
Processor coresDiffers	6	8
Processor threadsDiffers	6	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.8 GHz	4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	2	4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.8 GHz	4.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers	1400 MHz	1700 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	12 MB
Processor socketDiffers	FCBGA1516	FCBGA2540
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	35 W	55 W
Processor base powerDiffers	15 W	25 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Copilot+ PCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NPU performance up toDiffers	17 TOPs	49 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	21 TOPs	40 TOPs
Memory4 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 memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	5600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Ray tracing accelerationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network5 differ
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 modelDiffers	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211	Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1775
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
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
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
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
Keyboard2 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	99	81
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 11 Home
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	42 Wh	81 Wh
Battery weightDiffers	179 g	284 g
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 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

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