MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin). 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 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 GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK 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 GF65 9SEXR (265UK 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 GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 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 - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK 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 GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 5500M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
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 Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK 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 GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK 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 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 057UK -
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