MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK). 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 (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

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.35 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
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 - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI Center Pro MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 036UK 064UK
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