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HP Pavilion Aero 13 vs MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M: Comparison

What is the difference between HP Pavilion Aero 13 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M?

The first real difference is series id: HP Pavilion Aero 13 hp-pavilion-aero-13-bg0000 against MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M msi-prestige-13-evo-a13m.

Which should you buy, HP Pavilion Aero 13 or MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M?

The HP Pavilion Aero 13 is the one to take for frequent travelers who prioritize low weight above all else and buyers who want strong battery efficiency from AMD's mobile platform, though it is not built for anyone wanting to upgrade RAM or add storage later and creative professionals needing discrete graphics. Buy the MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M for compact professional use, though it is the wrong buy for RAM upgraders. Our rating of the HP Pavilion Aero 13 (7.4/10): the Pavilion Aero 13 uses a Ryzen 7 8840U with 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB SSD in a 13.3-inch body. Its 1920 x 1200 IPS panel reaches 400 nits, which makes it easy to read in bright rooms, and it suits travelers who value a small, light laptop for everyday work. Memory is soldered and capped at 16GB, and the single SSD slot is occupied, so there are no upgrades.

What HP Pavilion Aero 13 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M have in common

Everything else lines up. Laptop class, operating system, sustained power source, vram and graphics switching read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 16 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the HP Pavilion Aero 13 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M differ on sku name?

Yes. SKU Name reads Ryzen 7 8840U / 16GB LPDDR5x soldered / 1TB on the HP Pavilion Aero 13 versus Prestige 13 Evo A13M on the MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M.

Is the RAM Capacity the same on the HP Pavilion Aero 13 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M?

It is. Both are listed at 16 GB, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    HP
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    MSI
  • Series

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Pavilion Aero 13
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Prestige 13 Evo
  • Series ID

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    hp-pavilion-aero-13-bg0000
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    msi-prestige-13-evo-a13m
  • SKU Name

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Ryzen 7 8840U / 16GB LPDDR5x soldered / 1TB
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Prestige 13 Evo A13M (i7-1360P, 16GB, 512GB)
  • Chassis Code

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    13-bg0000ns
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    A13M
  • Region Sold

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Europe UK
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Global
  • Laptop Class

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Thin and Light
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Thin and Light
  • Release Year

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    2024
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    2023
  • Operating System

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Windows 11 Home
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Windows 11 Home
  • CPU Brand

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    AMD
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Intel
  • CPU Model

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Core i7-1360P
  • CPU Cores

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    8
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    12Best
  • Sustained Power Source

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Not Measured
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Not Measured
  • GPU Brand

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    AMD
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Intel
  • GPU Model

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    AMD Radeon 780M
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
  • VRAM

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    0 GB
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0 GB
  • Graphics Switching

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Integrated Only
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Integrated Only
  • RAM Capacity

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    16 GB
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    16 GB
  • RAM Type

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    LPDDR5X
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    LPDDR5
  • Memory Form Factor

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Soldered
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Soldered
  • Memory Soldered

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    Yes
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Yes
  • RAM Slots

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    0
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0
  • RAM Slots Free

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    0
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0
  • Storage Slots

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    1
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1
  • Storage Slots Free

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    0
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    0
  • Storage Form Factor

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    M.2 2280
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    M.2 2280
  • SATA Bay Present

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    No
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    1000 GBBest
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    NVMe SSD
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    13.3 inches
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    13.3 inches
  • Resolution Width

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    1920 px
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    1200 px
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    1200 px
  • Panel Type

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    IPS
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    IPS
  • Brightness Condition

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    SDR Typical
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    Vendor Unstated
  • Touchscreen

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    No
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    43 Wh
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    72 WhBest
  • WiFi Standard

    HP Pavilion Aero 13
    WiFi 6E
    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M
    WiFi 6E

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose HP Pavilion Aero 13 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    HP Pavilion Aero 13

    7.4 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Pavilion Aero 13 uses a Ryzen 7 8840U with 16GB of LPDDR5X and a 1TB SSD in a 13.3-inch body.

    MSI Prestige 13 Evo A13M

    7.9 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Prestige 13 Evo weighs only 1.2 kg with a 13.3-inch 1920x1080 IPS screen, a Core i7-1360P and a 72Wh battery.