MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin). 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.

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming option

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited upgrade options

dim display brightness

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.86 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 5500M NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
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 Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Output 180 Watt 120 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF63 10SC (296UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 057UK -
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