MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK). 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 2.3 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 17" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB, marked WASD Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 062UK 294UK
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