MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK). 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

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 Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
73 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.47 kg
Colour Carbon grey Grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) 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
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Digital Theater Systems (DTS) -
Audio Features Output: Hi-Res Audio Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (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 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 043UK 295UK
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