Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 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 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UEZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 621UK
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