Razer Blade Pro 17 vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade Pro 17
Razer Blade Pro 17

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade Pro 17 and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK). 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 Pro 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade Pro 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

loud under load

MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight for size

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

no biometric security

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade Pro 17 and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade Pro 17 vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.75 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Matte black Grey
DISPLAY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Micro-bezel design, 6 mm bezel IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 70.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, gesture function, Razer Synapse enabled, per key Chroma, LED-backlit, RGB lighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade Pro 17 MSI Pulse 17 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security IR face unlock 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 Scratch-resistant, vapor chamber cooling system Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 010UK
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