MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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 Prestige 15 (A10SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast SSD storage

premium price tag

limited gaming performance

no optical drive

average speaker quality

MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

excellent audio quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

limited portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Carbon grey -
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10710U / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A10SC) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards - BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 077UK 062UK
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