Razer Blade 17 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 17
Razer Blade 17

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 17 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Razer Blade 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

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 Razer Blade 17 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 17 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.75 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade 17 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. 360 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, 3 ms response rate, 6 mm bezel Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Razer Blade 17 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 Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Sound Eight speakers, 2 multi-array microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11az -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt -
INPUT Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, per key Chroma, precision glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 17 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 242UK
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