MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK). 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 Prestige 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
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. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 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 - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 035UK -
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