MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 25 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Output - 330 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 035UK 066UK
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