MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
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. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - 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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 242UK
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