MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana). 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 (A12UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

pricey for features

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated GPU

MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

ample storage capacity

robust build quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) and MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) vs. MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz 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 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
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 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included MSI Center Pro Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) MSI GF76 12UD (026UK Katana)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 036UK -
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