MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC). 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 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 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.69 kg
Colour Carbon grey Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 263UK 035UK
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