MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK). 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 Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
73 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.47 kg
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
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 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
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 MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 295UK
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