MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE). 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 Stealth 15M (B12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high-speed SSD storage

vibrant full-HD display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

high surface temperatures

pricey compared to rivals

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) and MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) vs. MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.7 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Black Core black
DISPLAY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
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 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 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 Stealth 15M (B12UE)
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 -
STORAGE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 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 MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 53.8 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
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
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 9SD (246UK) MSI Stealth 15M (B12UE)
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 - 030UK
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