MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ). 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

heavy and bulky

no thunderbolt support

loud under load

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Black Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
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 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 621UK
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