MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) and MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

effective cooling system

per-key RGB lighting

high-quality speakers

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive

MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast SSD storage

premium price tag

limited gaming performance

no optical drive

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) and MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.49 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
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. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10710U / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 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 GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 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, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Output 280 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE65 9SF (012UK Raider) MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 077UK
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