MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 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 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 15 (A11SCX) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Carbon grey Grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 GDDR5 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
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 263UK 010UK
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