MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Razer Blade 18

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Razer Blade 18. 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

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Razer Blade 18
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Razer Blade 18 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Features IPS-level -
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
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) Razer Blade 18
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features - Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 91.7 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Output 90 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Razer Blade 18
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 263UK -
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