MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD). 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 (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

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
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 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 AMD Radeon RX 5500M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 035UK 057UK
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