MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 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

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Carbon grey Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera 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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 90 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Plus
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
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 263UK 015UK
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