MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) and MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX). 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 GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

good port selection

premium price point

average battery life

prone to fingerprints

noisy under load

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) and MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.69 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
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 -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 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 0
STORAGE MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 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
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Output 230 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - 263UK
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