MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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 Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) and Razer Blade 16
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) vs. Razer Blade 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm 35.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.199 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Multi-colour gradient Black
DISPLAY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features IPS-level -
PROCESSOR MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB 36 MB
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 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 Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost 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 sound technology Output: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
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 Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 95.2 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Output 240 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 1.7mm travel distance N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) Razer Blade 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) 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 - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 297UK -
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