MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK). 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 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

MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight for size

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

no biometric security

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Carbon grey Grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
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 Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 11 Home
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 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 015UK 010UK
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