MSI Crosshair 15

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs MSI Crosshair 15 (12Ux) MSI Crosshair 15

Date Published: 24 Mar 2022

Intel Core i7-12700H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 140W)
15.6", WQHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB DDR4
2.47 kg (5.4 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.7 Portability Average

9.5 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.5 For Work Very Good

7.8 For Gaming Very Good

Specs Review Display For Work For Gaming

MSI Crosshair 15

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Specs

Display
15.6", WQHD (2560 x 1440), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1TB SSD

M.2 Slot
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB DDR4

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum

Dimensions
359 x 259 x 26.9 mm (14.13" x 10.20" x 1.06")

Weight
2.47 kg (5.4 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
2.0

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

HDMI
2.0

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.1

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Speakers
Stereo Speakers by Nahimic Audio

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Gifts
Dockztorm USB Hub

Portability

MSI Crosshair 15 (12Ux)

14.13" x 10.20" x 1.06" Dimensions

2.47 kg (5.4 lbs) Weight

Average 15.6-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -18% Weight

Review

MSI Crosshair 15 in-depth review

More than anything, MSI is known for using one platform for many of its devices. This is not new, as we've seen it in the past. Also, a lot of car manufacturers do the same thing. In a way, you can think of MSI as VW. For instance, the laptop we're going to review today shares the same platform as the Pulse GL66.This is why we were very intrigued when we saw the specs. These guys managed to fit an RTX 3070 Ti with a 140W TGP inside of the Crosshair 15 (B12Ux). We really hope that they have found a way to cool it down properly because the Pulse series is not really known for its great thermals.Before we go there, we have to mention that the laptop can be paired with a Core i7-12700H, which is the new CPU champion in the mobile world. Also, you get an option of a QHD 165Hz IPS panel[...]

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Pros

2x SODIMM + 2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots
Bold design
Covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (BOE NE156QHM-NY1 (BOE09C2))
165Hz panel with quick response times(BOE NE156QHM-NY1 (BOE09C2))
PWM-free (BOE NE156QHM-NY1 (BOE09C2))

Cons

Extremely hot externals when CoolerBoost is not enabled
No SD card slot and Thunderbolt support
USB Type-C port only supports data transfer
Average input devices

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

After going through the standard process of opening this laptop, you will see pretty good upgrade options.Check out all MSI Crosshair 15 (B12Ux) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate The bottom panel of this notebook is held in place by 13 Phillips-head screws. After you undo them, you need to pry the panel with a plastic tool and lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery Our unit is equipped with the larger 90Wh battery pack. It lasts for more than 7 hours of Web browsing, or 6 hours and 30 minutes of [...]