MSI Prestige 14 Evo Professional Laptop: 14" FHD Ultra-Thin Bezel Display, Intel Core i7-1185G7, Iris Xe, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Win10 Home, Intel Evo, Carbon Gray (A11M-220)

Excellent value!There has been a little FUD and disparaging commentary out there in the tech press regarding the Intel integrated G7/Xe graphics. My advice is **Pay no attention** This reviewed MSI system has an Intel i7-1185G7 with integrated G7 graphics. Intel finally has an integrated graphics with really decent graphics performance. It won't compete with high-end Nvidia and AMD discrete GPUs for gaming, but, for everything else, it is more than adequate. Specifically, I tested a number of "4K" 3840x2160p60 HDR video streams, and, the system is actually cruising, running cool and silent. A Youtube 4K 60fps test video used by some as a benchmark showed 0 (zero, zed) frame drops in 4K. Unfortunately, the MSI doesn't have a built-in HDMI port, but, I inserted a TB3/4 USB-C => HDMI 2.1 adapter, it negotiated with the TV to 3840x2160p60 10-bit HDR, and the results from 25-30 Mbps quality 4K videos are great. And, while viewing 4K videos, the system was so cool and quiet that it could actually be used as a laptop. In fact, it even tested out with one of the few 8K 60 fps (7680x4320p60) videos available and it looked fine with less than .1% frame drops (at 4K - I don't have an 8K monitor).Note that this is a 16GB system-- I would advise anyone to get 16GB (not 8GB) to ensure that you get full use-- the integrated graphics sometimes does requisition 4-5GB of the available memory.Other features about the MSI that I like are the two TB4/power USB-C ports, the almost symmetric keyboard that thankfully has no numeric keypad, the very-good not-glossy HD display, the decent keyboard, and the excellent touchpad (far better than most windows laptops - more like an Apple in fact). Overall, the system feels a lot like a MacBook Air-- that is a good thing compared to most Windows laptops. Graphics performance is comparable to a previous generation laptop a family member uses that has an Nvidia 960M GPU. That system is heavier and noisier, and, when I compared graphics performance, is similar in graphics performance. In my testing, the 1185G7 has similar performance to the 960M.This laptop is an ultralight - light, compact, quiet, runs cool, has a great-feeling trackpad, and phenomenal performance for such a minimalist system. Less is more in several ways -- no discrete GPU, and no numeric keypad. The Intel 1185G7 and the Apple M1 represent the next wave of integrated CPU/GPU that have more than enough CPU and GPU speed for almost all everyday uses.What's missing from this MSI? Built-in HDMI 2.1 port, built-in wired Ethernet port, one more USB-A port. I would have sprung for a 4K display, but, unfortunately, it is difficult to find one without a discrete GPU added. So I went with the HD display. I would have appreciated 1 and 2 TB SSD options. For the price, this ultralight has amazing performance.

Nice and compact. Was a steal with prime day deal with good internal components. Matte screen is nice, but after a week received a few light scratches with gentle use. Plan on getting a screen protector for this, but just odd to see scratches after 1 week already.

Update Oct 21: a screw came loose from the bottom corner and damaged the case and hinge when opening and closing. I RMA'd the device under warranty and they replaced the bottom casing and returned it in a reasonable amount of time. I did have to pay for shipping to MSI, but they paid return shipping. Overall pleased with the service, although of course I wish the screw hadn't fallen out...Original review:Overall a good value for the amount of performance received.Keyboard: comfortable, good travel, and nice back lighting. I like the full sized arrow keys, I don't like having to use function keys for Home/End (which I personally use more than Page Up / Page Down).Trackpad: works well, short but wide. It's so wide, though, that I often find that when I'm using it comfortably, I'm on the right side and clicks occasionally trigger a right-click action.Screen: decent, matte finish. It's not 3:2, which is what all the cool kids like these days, but it gets bright enough and looks nice enough.Performance: quite good! You can find benchmarks online, all I know is it seems to load everything quickly.Port selection: better than most this size. Two thunderbolt ports right next to each other is very convenient. The USB-A port I think is slower than it could be.Noise: Fans are audible during regular usage, although not in a way I find too distracting. However, under load (gaming) or while charging when the battery is below 90%, this thing blows like crazy. It can be distracting, although headphones will block it out.IR Camera / Fingerprint sensor: I can't tell you because I'm using LInux and MSI doesn't offer drivers for either of those things.Audio: Very good.Build quality: quite solid and good looking in an understated way. The bottom panel is a little flexible, but you'll only notice when lifting. It otherwise feels pretty nice, not cheap, but not like something machined from aluminum. It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for weight and price.

Good purchase! The battery is the only issue, it doesn’t last more than 5 hours. Overall very good laptop for the price. Totally recommended.

I wanted a 2-in-1 touchscreen, but I got this for a good deal.It's fast and works well. Good battery life. 180 hinge allows me to put it on a steep laptop stand and put a keyboard in front for longer typing sessions.The Iris xe graphics card is great for Premiere Pro and Photoshop, and it dual boots Linux distros fine.It's very lightweight. I didn't know laptops were so light these days, or I would have gotten a 15.6 inch.Edit: started having weird errors. I still have the plastic on the back, its in mint conditon. But now sometimes it won't turn on for half an hour. The backlight will come on and off, the accessories will come on and off during this time... It doesn't seem that reliable now.

The laptop is aesthetically pleasing on all fronts. However the problem I am faced with is the Q and ESC keys are not working. This of course is very disheartening. If possible, can I be directed to where I can get these replacement keys!?

I love the laptop.Fast.Sleek.Pretty cheap for the specsWhat else can people ask for?

Have been ok with the laptop so far, until I configured skype and found that the camera could not be found.So tried to enable face login and once again no camera.How to I get support for this defective device?