Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC298
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 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 6 AX 201
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 230 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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