MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector). 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 (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 GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Carbon grey Core black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
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 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Output - 280 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GP66 12UE (453UK Vector)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 035UK -
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