MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC). 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 GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

affordable price point

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

mediocre sound quality

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 1.69 kg
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features - MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 9SD (010UK Thin) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 035UK
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