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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Prestige 15 is less expensive than the Razer Blade 15 and offers a solid performance for general use, with respectable battery life and a weight that's on the lighter side, making it fairly portable. It has a mid-range processor and graphics card suitable for less demanding engineering tasks and casual gaming. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15, while more expensive, provides a significantly better experience for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming, thanks to its higher-end processor and much more powerful graphics card. It also has a better quality display and keyboard but comes with a slightly heavier build and shorter battery life, which can affect portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Prestige 15
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
8.0
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 15 is only fair.
The Razer Blade 15 boasts a more powerful RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an impressive 240Hz screen refresh rate, making it very good for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the MSI Prestige 15 comes with a modest GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen, rendering it fair for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
7.2
8.5
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 excels in engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and advanced GPU, which boost its computational power, particularly for graphic-intensive tasks, while the MSI Prestige 15 offers competent performance with a mid-range CPU and GPU suitable for less demanding design work. Additionally, the Razer Blade's superior screen quality, with a higher resolution and refresh rate, provides sharper and smoother visuals for detailed design work, although the MSI Prestige 15 offers a balance between performance and portability with a lighter build, making it easier to carry around.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for content creation, while the MSI Prestige 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
298.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 15 offers a satisfactory visual experience with its resolution and brightness, making images sharp and easy to view, while the Razer Blade 15 offers a similar but enhanced experience due to its superior display qualities. In engineering and design tasks, both laptops' wide color gamuts ensure accurate color reproduction, though the Razer Blade 15's display might provide slightly more precise color representations. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-paced visuals are critical, neither laptop's screen is ideal as both lack the high refresh rates which are essential for smooth motion rendering.
Battery
7.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Prestige 15 has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,044
$2,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Prestige 15 has a price of $1,044 and the Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
298.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
7.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for general use.
The MSI Prestige 15 offers efficient handling of everyday tasks with a capable CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, bolstered by the portability of its lighter weight and more favorable battery life, making it suitable for general use. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15 also delivers strong general use performance with a more powerful CPU and greater storage, while its top-tier screen quality is accompanied by somewhat less portability and shorter battery life compared to the MSI.
Software Development
7.2
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Prestige 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 15 and Razer Blade 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Prestige 15 and the Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Prestige 15 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,044 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.73 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.05" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.2" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1240P | Intel i7-12800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 82 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 298 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | December 2022
"The MSI Prestige 15 offers a dazzling 4K image quality, and solid performance. The MSI Prestige 15 appears to consistently implement the guiding principle of throttling the solid and efficient hardware to such an extent that content creation succeeds perfectly. Performance-hungry tasks, on the other hand, are slowed down a little by the reduced power consumption. Conversely, this means that the case remains relatively cool and the dual fan subdued. The battery life also benefits somewhat. So the losses aren't really dramatic because full performance is still available for short bursts."
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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