MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

full hd display

large 17-inch screen

decent cooling system

competitive price point

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

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 Katana 17 (B12UCXK) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
DISPLAY MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - 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 Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 025UK 242UK
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