MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Razer Blade 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Razer Blade 16. 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

Razer Blade 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior display quality

powerful gaming performance

sleek, compact design

innovative dual-mode display

ample connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Razer Blade 16
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Razer Blade 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 35.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.199 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level -
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 95.2 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Output 180 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
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)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Razer Blade 16
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 064UK -
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