MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M). 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

efficient intel evo platform

fast ssd storage

good battery life

high-resolution display

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Carbon grey Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display MSI Matrix Display, Low Power, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello 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 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 035UK 022UK
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