MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD). 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.

MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre sound quality

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.3 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMD Radeon RX 5500M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 057UK
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