Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 90 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size | 17 " | 16 " |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 1.5 kg |
Between the Gram Pro 17 (2024) and Prestige 16 AI Evo, the Gram Pro 17 (2024) comes out ahead in battery / refresh rate, while the Prestige 16 AI Evo wins on ram / panel type. Overall, the Gram Pro 17 (2024) scores 74.9 and the Prestige 16 AI Evo scores 72 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (74.9 vs 72). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Gram Pro 17 (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, refresh rate, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — 20.00% more. 90 Wh vs 75 Wh.
Pick the Prestige 16 AI Evo if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are ram, panel type. The single most decisive one: RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
Both ship with comparable storage, claimed battery life, cpu cores, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) or MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo?
LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 2.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, weight, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) if…
LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) has the measurable edge on battery wh, refresh rate hz, screen size in.
Choose MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo if…
MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo has the measurable edge on ram gb, panel type.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 90 Wh vs 75 Wh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 6.25% more. 17 " vs 16 ".
- ▲Weight — 0.01 kg less. 1.49 vs 1.5.
Why MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.49 kglead | 1.5 kg |
| Thickness | 12.4 mmlead | 16.9 mm |
| Build material | magnesium | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 17 "lead | 16 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 32 GBlead |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) | MSI - Prestige 16 AI Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 90 Whlead | 75 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 18 h | 18 h |
| USB-C portsⓘ | 1 | 2lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or Prestige 16 AI Evo?+
Prestige 16 AI Evo claims up to 18 hours — 18h vs 18h.
Which is lighter, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or Prestige 16 AI Evo?+
Gram Pro 17 (2024) is lighter at 1.49 kg vs 1.5 kg.
Which has more RAM, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or Prestige 16 AI Evo?+
Prestige 16 AI Evo offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Gram Pro 17 (2024) or Prestige 16 AI Evo?+
Prestige 16 AI Evo has an OLED display; Gram Pro 17 (2024) uses IPS.