- Have fast and authentic look and feel to finished product
- Ability to test particular UI components, elements, and quality
- System appears “live” to users
- Allows design team to focus on immediate issues

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The prototype's fidelity refers to how closely it resembles the design of the completed product.

Prototype Fidelity

Pernice, K. (2018, December 18). UX prototypes: Low fidelity vs. high fidelity. Nielsen Norman Group. Retrieved February 19, 2022, from https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-prototype-hi-lo-fidelity/ 

UX Prototypes: Low Fidelity vs. High Fidelity

Benefits of High Fidelity Prototypes

- Ability to make changes during testing
- Alleviates pressure on users
- Flexibility to scrap design and reset

Benefits of Low Fidelity Prototypes

This graphic enlists the factors to think about when deciding on a low or high fidelity prototype

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