MSI Thin 15 (B12U / B13U)

MSI Thin 15 (B12U / B13U)

Gaming

47
BasicGifng score of the starting version; up to 54 for the top version
Good for valueGood for gaming

Best price today₹89,990on Amazon

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • i5-12450H · RTX 2050 Mobile · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B12UCX-1695IN
    47
  • i7-12650H · RTX 3050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B12UC-2240IN
    52
  • i7-12650H · RTX 4050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B12VE-1688IN
    54
  • i5-13420H · RTX 3050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B13UC-125IN
    50 ₹89,990Amazon
  • i7-13620H · RTX 3050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B13UC-124IN
    53
  • i5-13420H · RTX 3050 · 16GB/512GB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B13UDX-129IN
    50
  • i5-13420H · RTX 3050 · 16GB/1TB · 15.6" 144HzIPS-level · 1920x1080 · Windows 11 Home · B13UDX-128IN
    51 ₹99,990Amazon

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Usual price ₹67,990

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Score breakdown

Performance
49
Battery
11
Display
45
Portability & build
64
Graphics
52
Memory & storage
80
Features
55

For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.

Pros

  • Light for a gaming laptop
  • Fast 144Hz screen helps competitive games
  • Decent speed for the money
  • Two RAM slots plus M.2 and a 2.5-inch bay for upgrades
  • Screen is flicker-free with wide viewing angles
  • Aluminium lid and deck
  • Good backlit keyboard and sound for the price

Cons

  • Gets very hot (about 85 C in games)
  • AAA games need low settings
  • Plain-looking keyboard
  • Washed-out colours (about 53% sRGB)
  • Battery runs out quickly
  • All ports limited to 5 Gbps
  • Keyboard deck bends a little
  • 91mobilesNov 2024

    Tested B12UX (i5-12450H, RTX 2050, 16GB): a light, cheap pick for esports players, not for AAA games on high settings.

  • LaptopMedia2024

    Tested B12U (i5-12450H, RTX 2050 45W, 8GB single-channel): a sensible budget gamer that is easy to upgrade, held back by a dull screen and short battery.

  • Tech CritterMar 2024

    Tested B12UC (i7-12650H, RTX 3050 40W, 1x8GB): fine for casual gamers on a budget; heavy new games need low settings.

  • PC Varge

    Tested US B13VE (i7-13620H, RTX 4050, 16GB): feels sturdier than its price and plays 1080p games, but not for creative work or higher resolutions.

Reported by many owners

Common complaints

  • Runs very hot and slows down (throttles) in games; owners suggest undervolting, repasting or a cooling pad

From: Notebookcheck

Full specs

Battery
Battery52.4 Wh
Battery test5.25 h (91mobiles PCMark video test)
Charger120 W
Build
Weight1.86 kg
Thickness21.7 mm
Materialplastic with aluminium lid and keyboard deck
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit, number pad
Webcam720p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersdual 2W
Connections
Ports1× USB-C, 3× USB-A, HDMI 4K30, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Other
CoolingRuns hot under load: CPU about 77-85 C in reviews, keyboard hot spot about 47 C; fan gets loud in Cooler Boost / Extreme Performance.
Warranty2 years
ColoursCosmos Gray

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