Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 15 and MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 1.69 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Matte MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz -
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 82 Wh
INPUT Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card -
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Gigabit Ethernet
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 15 MSI Prestige 15 (A12UD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 036UK
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