MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG). 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 Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 3840 x 2160 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A -
INPUT MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 294UK 012UK
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