In depth comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Multi-colour gradient | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | Mini LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 1000 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | IPS-level | Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA Studio |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Technology | 3-cell | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 81.77 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| INPUT | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 1.7mm travel distance | - |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 2.0 LAN (RJ-45) HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2.1 (8K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI Center | NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 621UK | 242UK |
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