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MSI Thin 15 B12UC

Specifications

MSI Thin 15 B12UC
MSI Thin 15 B12UC (Thin 15 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-12650H 10 x 1.7 - 4.7 GHz, Alder Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 1172.5 MHz, 45 W TDP, GDDR6
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Storage
M.2 PCIe
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 21.7 x 359 x 254 ( = 0.85 x 14.13 x 10 in)
Battery
52.4 Wh, 3-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
1.86 kg ( = 65.61 oz / 4.1 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

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Reviews for the MSI Thin 15 B12UC

How to open MSI Thin 15 B12U - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Short, Date: 09/04/2024
MSI Thin 15 B12U review – Capable Budget Gaming Machine
Source: Laptop Media English
At the end of the day, the MSI Thin 15 B12U seems like a good budget device. The Core i5-12450H can sustain 3.20 GHz / 2.60 GHz P and E core frequencies during long CPU loads and the RTX 2050 boasts a stable 45W TGP even in long gaming sessions. In this case, the noise is acceptable as well as the keyboard temperature. The chassis rigidity is moderate but the aluminum lid and top section of the base add a bit of a premium feel which is nice to see in this price category. The backlit keyboard isn’t spectacular but it’s good enough for gaming or typing. The 1080p IPS display (Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521)) is appropriate for long hours of work because it lacks PWM usage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/03/2024
Review: MSI Thin 15 B12UC (i7-12650H | RTX 3050 (40W) | 1x8GB DDR4-3200 | 512GB NVMe SSD | 15.6″ 1080p 144Hz)
Source: Tech Critter English
The MSI Thin 15 B12UC is a solid option for casual gamers looking for a balance among affordability, performance and portability. Overall, the MSI Thin 15 B12UC offers a decent value proposition for casual gamers on a budget. While it may not be the most powerful option on the market, the 144Hz display and reasonable performance make it a compelling choice for those seeking a balance between affordability and gaming capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/29/2024

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip. Offers 2560 shaders and is offered in different TGP (power consumption) variants from 35 to 80 Watt with different clock speeds and therefore performance. Refresh of the RTX 3050 with 6GB, higher shader count but a reduced memory bandwidth of 96Bit.

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.


i7-12650H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 16 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.» 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.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2024-04-14 (Update: 2024-04-14)