MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)
MSI GL65 9SD (246UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 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 GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC298
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 180 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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