MSI Thin 15 (B12U / B13U)

Gifng scores
Gifng score47
Performance49
Battery11
Display45
Portability & build64
Graphics52
Memory & storage80
Features55
Price
Best price today₹89,990
Usual price₹67,990
Launch price—
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core i5-12450H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Memory (RAM)16 GB
Storage512 GB
Screen
Size15.6"
PanelIPS-level, 1920x1080
Refresh rate144 Hz
Brightness287 nits
Battery
Battery52.4 Wh
Battery test5.25 h (91mobiles PCMark video test)
Charger120 W
Build
Weight1.86 kg
Thickness21.7 mm
Versions sold7
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
What reviewers say
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
Cons
  • Gets very hot (about 85 C in games)
  • AAA games need low settings
  • Plain-looking keyboard
  • Washed-out colours (about 53% sRGB)

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