MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

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MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK). 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 GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid gaming performance

decent battery life

thin bezel display

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.35 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features - MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Output 120 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
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)
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 064UK
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