MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD). 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, attractive design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-refresh display

comfortable, customizable keyboard

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited storage capacity

prone to fingerprints

noisy under load

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

pricey for features

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.69 kg
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 9 MB 12 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 GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, SteelSeries Engine 3 White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SE (224UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 036UK
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