MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)
MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin)

Our Rating: 78 %

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

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK). 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 (252 Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SD (252 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

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) and MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (252 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
DISPLAY MSI GF65 9SD (252 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 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 GF65 9SD (252 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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 9SD (252 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 Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 064UK
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