MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)
MSI GL63 9SD (478UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid full-hd display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

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 GL63 9SD (478UK) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.69 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features WideView MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display
PROCESSOR MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) 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 Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) 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 GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL63 9SD (478UK) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 035UK
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