MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-096NE
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Reviews for the MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-096NE
Source: Bit-Tech Archive.org version
We love everything about this laptop. While you can get even more power packed in with some devices, it comes at the expense of high pricing and chassis that start resembling cheese graters due to all the air vents built into them. The Prestige offers pretty, portable, performance but what really tips it over the edge is the price. The sticker price tag of $2,099 might not be exactly low, but it’s around a third less than many premium, corporate laptops that we’ve recently reviewed cost - and we’d choose this every day. What’s more, if you’re quick, you can pick one up for just $1,799 which is an absolute steal. The cherry on top is the two-year warranty. We fully recommend it: it’s one of our favourite laptops ever.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
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Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
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One of the things that is really considered while choosing a laptop is its design. This is due to the fact that there are some really good laptops out there which has to be excluded from the list of the most favorable laptops due to its bulky design as it is not entirely user-friendly. Laptop is like a right-hand for most professionals out there and a bulky one isn’t going to be the best pal for them due to the inconvenience of handling it. Having said that, MSI has just launched its very own 14 inches slim laptop, MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-009. While the display size of 14 inches indicates that MSI has opted for the standard office laptop measurement, the slim design is making it even more approachable.
Looking at the overall design and quality, it is worthwhile to mention that the creation was done with such detailed work and focus as there are no uneven gap dimensions within the model. Opening the lid of Prestige 14 brings in an air of new experience for the user as it opens majestically with the base unit being lifted slightly at the back. This slight lifting was intentionally created to artificially create an angle that allow air circulation on the flat surfaces. However, if the laptop is being operated by placing it on the lap then, the resulting lifting might an unpleasant digging onto the skin which might create some discomfort for the user. So, it is always better to place the laptop on a flat surface while using it rather than letting it be in contact with the skin.
Prestige 14 is noted as a slim laptop as it carries one of the lightest weights among all its other similar size competitors out there. With a weight of 1300 grams, this slim laptop is definitely comfortable to be handled and convenient for personal or professional usage. The best thing about this model is that it is not only slim but it is also rather compact. As far as the keyboard is concerned, it has been built in with a rather decently planned layout by including very large keys even for a such standard 14 inches laptop. Larger keys allow better writing experience as it increases user’s comfort while working with the keyboard. Apart from that, MSI Prestige 14 also incorporates Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi 6 features for wireless communication.
In terms of the versions available, this laptop comes in three different colors namely Carbon Grey with polished blue edges, Pure White and Rose Pink for users to choose from based on their personal interest and preference. Along with everything mentioned above, MSI also gives out a 14 to 24 months warranty for buyers which can be obtained while purchasing the laptop. So, even if there is any issue with the laptop within the stated time period, the user is covered.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops based on the desktop GTX 1650 and therefore the Turing architecture (TU117 chip in 12nm FFN) without raytracing and Tensor cores. Available with 896 and 1024 shaders.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-10710U: Comet Lake based low power hexa-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.1 and 4.7 GHz (all 6 cores 4.1 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (12 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (12.5 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
91.5%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.