MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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 Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.1 kg
DISPLAY MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features - Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 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 (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 9SD (252 Thin) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 242UK
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