MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

thin, lightweight design

vibrant 144Hz display

effective thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

noisy 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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.29 kg
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) 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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 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 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) 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 Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 230 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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