Side by side comparison and review of Razer Blade 18 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm | 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm |
Weight | 3.1 kg | 1.29 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | - |
Colour | Black | Carbon grey |
DISPLAY | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 18" | 14" |
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Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 60 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | - | 100% sRGB |
Features | - | IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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CPU | Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
Number of Cores | 24-core | 14-core |
Cache | 36 MB | 24 MB |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
Features | Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
Speed | 5600 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 5600 MHz | - |
STORAGE | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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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) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM | - |
Video System Features | NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
Camera | Yes | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | IR camera, Windows Hello |
Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Six speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Compliant Standards | THX Spatial Audio | Digital Theater Systems (DTS) |
Audio Features | Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers | Output: Hi-Res Audio |
VR Ready | Yes | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az | - |
BATTERY | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 91.7 Wh | 52 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Output | 280 Watt | - |
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INPUT | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad | White LED backlight |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Interfaces | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 LAN (RJ-45) |
Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | - | Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro |
MISCELLANEOUS | Razer Blade 18 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | - |
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Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support | MIL-STD-810G tested |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - battery - 2 years |
Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site |
Model Number | - | 043UK |