MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M). 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 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

efficient intel evo platform

fast ssd storage

good battery life

high-resolution display

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, Low Power, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
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 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 064UK 022UK
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