MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Razer Blade 16

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Razer Blade 16. 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

Razer Blade 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior display quality

powerful gaming performance

sleek, compact design

innovative dual-mode display

ample connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Razer Blade 16
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Razer Blade 16 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.5 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.199 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display -
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
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) Razer Blade 16
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, 2 microphones
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features - Output: 2 tweeters, 2 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
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 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 95.2 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Output - 280 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
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 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Razer Blade 16
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Model Number 035UK -
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