ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) vs MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M
49.5Performance52.8
38.5Display26.5
73Battery55.7
61.3Portability92.1
5 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA)4 spec wins — MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) scores 54 against 53.9 for MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA)
- Stronger display score: 39 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 56
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 30% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.6 h vs 12 h
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 50
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 61
- 51% lower weight: 0.9 kg vs 1.83 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+20% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD, anti-glare (100% sRGB) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+1% | 398 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (4 Xe3 cores, integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,715Bottom 37% | 2,873+6%Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,710Bottom 42% | 13,776+8%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh+17% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 15.6 h+30% | 12 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.83 kg | 0.9 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 15.9 mm+12% |
| Material | — | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor and IR camera for Windows Hello | Fingerprint reader, IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5605CAA) | MSI Prestige 13 AI+ A3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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