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MSI 15.6" Prestige 15

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  • Processor

    Intel Core i5-1155G7 (11th Gen), Intel Core i7-1195G7 (11th Gen), Intel Core i7-1185G7 (11th Gen)

  • Processor Cores

    2.5 to 4.5 GHz Quad-Core, 2.9 to 5 GHz Quad-Core, 1.2 to 4.8 GHz Quad-Core

  • Graphics Card

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM

  • Installed Memory

    16 GB, 32 GB

Product Overview

Boasting a 15.6" display and a thin, lightweight design, the MSI Prestige 15 laptop is designed for portability and power. With up to 16 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card, this laptop gives you the power to tackle complex tasks with ease.

MSI 15.6" Prestige 15 Specification

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Design

It comes in at a weight of 3.64 lb / 1.65 kg, and total dimensions of 14.4 x 9.2 x 0.63" / 36.58 x 23.37 x 1.6 cm.

Brand
MSIMSIMSI
Manufacturer ID
PRESTIGE 15 A11SC-048PRESTIGE 15 A11SC-044PRESTIGE 15 A11SCX-217
Operating System
Windows 10 ProWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Pro
Dimensions
14.4 x 9.2 x 0.63" / 36.58 x 23.37 x 1.6 cm14.4 x 9.2 x 0.63" / 36.58 x 23.37 x 1.6 cm14.4 x 9.2 x 0.63" / 36.58 x 23.37 x 1.6 cm
Weight
3.64 lb / 1.65 kg3.64 lb / 1.65 kg3.64 lb / 1.65 kg
Performance

It contains a 2.5 to 4.5 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5-1155G7 (11th Gen) processor with 8 MB of L3 Cache.

It contains a 2.9 to 5 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7-1195G7 (11th Gen) processor with 12 MB of L3 Cache.

It contains a 1.2 to 4.8 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7-1185G7 (11th Gen) processor with 12 MB of L3 Cache.

With an 11th gen Intel CPU you can be assured that the laptop has a recent CPU. Whilst not the latest, due to the release of the Intel 12 Series CPUs, it is still recent. However, with the release of the 12th gen you may wish to choose that instead to ensure the longevity of your new laptop.

There's a Dedicated graphics card which is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM.

A dedicated graphics card usually offers a little bit more graphics power so could be better suited towards gaming and/or graphics processing work like image or video editing.

The maximum memory capacity is 64 GB via the 2 (0 Available) memory slots.

Processor
Intel Core i5-1155G7 (11th Gen)Intel Core i7-1195G7 (11th Gen)Intel Core i7-1185G7 (11th Gen)
Processor Cores
2.5 to 4.5 GHz Quad-Core2.9 to 5 GHz Quad-Core1.2 to 4.8 GHz Quad-Core
L3 Cache
8 MB12 MB12 MB
Graphics Card Type
DedicatedDedicatedDedicated
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAMNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q with 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Memory Type
3200 MHz DDR43200 MHz DDR43200 MHz DDR4
Installed Memory
16 GB16 GB32 GB
Memory Configuration
2 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB2 x 16 GB
Max. Memory Capacity
64 GB64 GB64 GB
Memory Slots
2 (0 Available)2 (0 Available)2 (0 Available)
Display
Panel Type
IPS-Type LCDIPS-Type LCDLCD
Screen Size
15.6"15.6"15.6"
Aspect Ratio
16:916:916:9
Screen Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 10803840 x 2160
TouchScreen?
NoNoNo
Colour Gamut
72% NTSC72% NTSC100% Adobe RGB
Storage

It comes with 512 GB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive.

It comes with 1 TB of hard drive storage installed, via 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD harddrive.

SSD Slots
1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) (In Use)1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) (In Use)1 x M.2 PCIe (Unspecified Interface) (In Use)
Storage Installed
512 GB1 TB1 TB
Solid State Storage
1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe
Battery

The battery life is achieved via a 4-Cell: 82 Wh capacity battery.

Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Battery Capacity
4-Cell: 82 Wh4-Cell: 82 Wh4-Cell: 82 Wh
Ports & Peripherals

When it comes to ports, it's offered with 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2) ports. 2 Type-A ports is usually enough for regular laptop users, giving you enough freedom for the peripherals you need.

There's an option of using the Type-C USB ports, with 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports being offered too, allowing both the use of almost any current peripheral, but also adaptors & dongles allowing use of additional ports for the laptop.

With a backlit keyboard, you'll clearly see your keys and ensure minimal mistakes when you're typing what you need to type.

Don't fret about your wired headphones though, the 3.5mm headphone jack will let you plug right in.

Ports
2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2)2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2)2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2)
USB Type C
2 x Thunderbolt 42 x Thunderbolt 42 x Thunderbolt 4
Display Ports
1 x HDMI1 x HDMI1 x HDMI
Audio Ports
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Microphone Input
Build in Speakers
2 x 2 W2 x 2 W2 x 2 W
Built in Mic
YesYesYes
Media / Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXCSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXCSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Webcam
User-Facing: 720pUser-Facing: 720pUser-Facing: 720p
Keyboard
84-Key Backlight84-Key Backlight84-Key Backlight
Pointing Device
TouchPadTouchPadTouchPad
Security
Dedicated TPM Security ChipDedicated TPM Security ChipDedicated TPM Security Chip
Connections

You'll find Wifi 6 inside the laptop, which is the current generation. This gives you a small step up in terms of future-proofing your tech, yet may not give you much of an advantage over wifi 5 unless your router and the rest of your setup is up to scratch.

With the latest standard of Bluetooth included, Bluetooth 5, you'll be set for a few more years of ensuring any new peripheral purchased is fully compatible.

WIFI
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
MU Mimo Support
2 x 22 x 22 x 2
Bluetooth
5.25.25.1
NFC
NoNoNo
Power

The power supply for the MSI 15.6" Prestige 15 is a 90 W with USB Type-C so if you're concerned about power usage, make sure this fits within your requirements.

Power Supply
90 W with USB Type-C90 W with USB Type-C90 W with USB Type-C

Where to buy the MSI 15.6" Prestige 15

The lowest price is $1399 for the MSI 15.6" Prestige 15, available from multiple sites.

MSI 15.6" Prestige 15 Laptop (Carbon Gray)
bhphotovideo.com
$1399
MSI Laptop Prestige 15 A11SC-044 Intel Core i7 11th Gen 1195G7 (2.90GHz) 16GB Memory 1 TB NVMe SSD NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 15.6" Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
newegg.com
$1399
MSI Prestige 15 A11SC-044 - Core i7 1195G7 / 2.9 GHz - Win 10 Pro - GF GTX 1650 - 16 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD NVMe - 15.6" 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) - Wi-Fi 6 - carbon gray
walmart.com
$1399
MSI Prestige 15 Thin and Performance Driven Laptop: 15.6" FHD 1080p, Intel Core i7-1195G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt, WiFi 6E, Win10PRO, Carbon Gray (A11SC-044)
amazon.com
$1399

Reviews of the MSI 15.6" Prestige 15

3.9

Based on 6 reviews

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A thin and light laptop aimed at creators
indianexpress.com
  • - 4
The MSI Prestige 15 should be seen as an entry-level notebook for creative pros with more demanding needs like coders, game developers, and video editors.
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Portability, power and endurance for content creators
laptopmag.com
  • - 3.5
The MSI Prestige offers portability, power and endurance in an attractive chassis targeting content creators.
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Workhorse power in a thin-and-light shell
pcworld.com
  • - 4
MSI’s Prestige 14 offers an impressive amount of hardware in a laptop weighing less than 3 pounds.
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A powerful, well-rounded laptop with panache
lifewire.com
  • - 4
The MSI Prestige 15 is a capable all-around laptop that’s not necessarily the best at any one thing but is well equipped for just about everything.
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A creative laptop at a competitive price
cnet.com
  • - 4
It lacks the polish of bigger brands, but MSI's slim 15.6-inch laptop has the performance and display to meet your creative needs.
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MSI Prestige 15 Review
pcmag.com
  • - 4
The MSI Prestige 15 is a content creator's laptop that weighs less—and, more important, costs less—than most of its rivals. Definitely worth a look.
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