MSI Alpha 15

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Date Published: 24 Jan 2022

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
AMD Radeon RX 6600M
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS + FreeSync
1000GB SSD
64GB DDR4
2.35 kg (5.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.1 Portability Average

7.0 Display Very Good

7.5 For Work Very Good

7.0 For Gaming Very Good

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Review

MSI Alpha 15 in-depth review

Okay guys, prepare for something big today - we have our first take on the RDNA 2 architecture. The laptop in question is the MSI Alpha 15 (B5Ex), and it's equipped with the Radeon RX 6600M. Indeed, this is not a top dog of a graphics card, but it should be comparable to the RTX 3060 to some extent.Of course, you will need a powerful CPU in order to eliminate any bottleneck opportunity. This is why for the time being, MSI offers its device only with the Ryzen 7 5800H. This means that MSI is once again into entirely AMD builds. However, before we start, we want to talk a bit about the laptop itself.It is a medium-to-high-end device that is relatively affordable, considering the hardware inside. Surely, we don't really know how capable it is, and how well does it fare against its NV[...]

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Pros

Two SODIMM slots, two M.2 PCIe x4 slot
Rigid structure
Lacks PWM (AUO B156HAN08.0 (AUO80ED))
93% sRGB coverage and accurate colors with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B156HAN08.0 (AUO80ED))
Fast pixel response times and 144Hz refresh rate (AUO B156HAN08.0 (AUO80ED))
Powerful hardware
Good battery life

Cons

No SD card reader and Thunderbolt 4
Runs hot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Although this laptop is extremely similar to the GL66 Pulse, it boasts a significantly larger battery, improving the overall experience.Check out all MSI Alpha 15 (B5Ex) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate This device's bottom panel is held in place by 13 Phillips-head screws. After you undo them, pry the panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the chassis.2. Battery We are impressed by the 90Wh battery pack, this laptop comes with.3. Мemory and storage Memory-wise, you get two RAM SODIM[...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS + FreeSync

Name
AUO B156HAN08.0 (AUO80ED)

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
335 cd/m²

sRGB
93%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1320:1

dE Color Checker
4.7 1.8

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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