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MSI Prestige 15 A10SC

Specifications

MSI Prestige 15 A10SC
MSI Prestige 15 A10SC (Prestige 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10710U 6 x 1.1 - 4.7 GHz, Comet Lake-U
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1020 MHz, Memory: 1751 MHz, GDDR5, 431.84, Optimus
Memory
32 GB 
, Samsung DDR4-2666, 10-10-10-28, Dual-Channel
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 282 PPI, Sharp LQ156D1JW42, IPS, SHP14A1, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Comet Lake-U PCH-LP Premium
Storage
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR, 1024 GB 
Soundcard
Intel Comet Lake PCH-LP - cAVS
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: MicroSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16 x 366 x 234 ( = 0.63 x 14.41 x 9.21 in)
Battery
82 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: 2x 2 W, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, USB to RJ-45 dongle, MSI True Color, Creator Center, Driver and App Center, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.65 kg ( = 58.2 oz / 3.64 pounds), Power Supply: 390 g ( = 13.76 oz / 0.86 pounds)
Price
1800 USD

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.53% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 84%, performance: 85%, features: 74%, display: 89% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 83%

Reviews for the MSI Prestige 15 A10SC

85.2% MSI Prestige 15 A10SC Laptop Review: One of the Best Dell XPS 15 Alternatives | Notebookcheck
Low-power Intel with low-power Nvidia work great together for anyone interested in a high-performance ultra-thin laptop. If MSI can address the throttling, then the Prestige 15 can give other popular 15.6-inch Ultrabooks from Dell, HP, and Asus a run for the money.
75% MSI Prestige 15 review: A slim and light 15-inch notebook that performs
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
Still, if portability and performance are important to you, the Prestige 15 is worth a close and hard look. Few other 15-inch notebooks are as slim and light. LG’s gram 15 is lighter but it relies on integrated graphics so its performance isn’t competitive at all. And while the ZenBook 15 might have identical specs, it’s thicker and heavier than the Prestige 15. The XPS 15 and Aero 15 might be more powerful but are heavier still. The two weigh about 400g or 25% more. If you need to carry around your notebook all day, every gram counts. It also helps that at S$2,649, the Prestige 15 (even with the optional 4K display) is much cheaper than the XPS 15 and Aero 15, though it's dearer than a similarly-spec'ed ZenBook 15 (S$2,498).
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% performance: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
MSI Prestige 15 review – the go-to device for content creators
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
So this laptop would be a great competitor to something like the ZenBook 15 UX534, and even the XPS 15 in some areas. Especially, thanks to the fact that you have a reasonably powerful notebook, which can be both fast and quiet (not at the same time), and a battery lasting for more than 11 hours of Web browsing.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/10/2020
80% MSI Prestige 15
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The MSI Prestige 15 is a content creator's laptop that weighs less—and, more importantly, costs less—than most of its rivals. Definitely worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% MSI Prestige 15 review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you’re looking for featherweight, ultraportable laptop, the $1,799 MSI Prestige 15 is a fantastic option since it weighs considerably less than its competitors. It’s got solid performace with its 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU. The 4K display offers rich color that’s plenty bright. And the Flip-and-Share mode is perfect for collaborative creativity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

MSI Prestige 15 A10SC Mit Comet Lake U und Max-Q zum Kreativ-Liebling
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/26/2019
[Análisis] MSI Prestige 15 A10SC-295ES: Fluidez Total
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; powerful processor; great dedicated graphics; USB-C; Thunderbolt 3 port. Negative: No numeric keypad; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/08/2021
92% MSI Prestige 15: un laptop potente ed elegante
Source: Webnews.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 93%
84% Recensione MSI Prestige 15
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% features: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 75%
92% MSI Prestige 15: un laptop potente ed elegante
Source: Bitcity.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 93%
Recensione MSI Prestige 15, la potenza che non ti aspetti
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; excellent autonomy; high performance; compact size; light weight; decent hardware. Negative: No microSD card; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2019
MSI Prestige 15 Review
Source: Tech Testers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Bright display; beautiful design; solid workmanship; high performance; nice connectivity; USB-C; Thunderbolt; decent autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2019
Review MSI Prestige 15: Laptop Video Editor yang Ringan dan Tipis
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; elegant design; solid workmanship; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2020
90% مراجعة للحاسب المحمول MSI Prestige 15: أفضل حاسب بمقاس 15 أنش
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q: Mid range dedicated graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the GTX 1650 but with reduced clock speeds and power consumption. Uses the Turing architecture (TU117 chip in 12nm FFN) but without Raytracing or Tensor cores.

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.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» 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.


83.53%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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Stefan Hinum, 2019-11-24 (Update: 2019-11-24)