MSI Prestige 14

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Date Published: 22 Jan 2025

Intel Core i7-1260P
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop, 35W)
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.29 kg (2.8 lbs)

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Specs

Display
14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Pro

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
319 x 219 x 15.9 mm (12.56" x 8.62" x 0.63")

Weight
1.29 kg (2.8 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

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

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

Card Reader
MicroSD

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W, Stereo Speakers

Portability

MSI Prestige 14 (A12Mx / A12Sx / A12Ux)

12.56" x 8.62" x 0.63" Dimensions

1.29 kg (2.8 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +14% Weight

Review

MSI Prestige 14 in-depth review

Sometimes you find yourself struggling to cope with your work. And many times, the reason for that is not the work itself, but what sits inside your brain. Burning out is a big issue in the modern world, as more and more people feel the stress of overperforming. To do so, one would want to take his/her time and enjoy life. In this case, the Prestige 14 (A12M) might come in handy, as it can be both your workhorse and entertainment machine.See, much like the smartphone, laptops have become a portal to not only the virtual world but a hub to the real world as well. After all, you use your mobile device to look for a place to go on the weekend, book your next trip, or buy a new set of shoes.This theory is further affirmed if you are a photographer or videographer. Basically, you captu[...]

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Pros

Two Thunderbolt 4 connectors and a MicroSD card reader
Very thin and light body
Its Full HD IPS panel has comfortable viewing angles and a good contrast ratio (AUO B140HAN06.2 (AUO623D))
Covers 98% of sRGB and our Gaming and Web design profile helps it reach an Average dE of <2.0 (AUO B140HAN06.2 (AUO623D))
No PWM (AUO B140HAN06.2 (AUO623D))
Very high CPU performance

Cons

Very warm and loud during gameplay
Soldered memory (although working at quad-channel mode)
Its cooling can't keep high clocks for long periods of time

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Surprisingly, the Prestige 14 (A12M) does not let you upgrade its memory. On the bright side, you can still take advantage of Gen 4 SSDs.Check out all MSI Prestige 14 (A12M) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 7 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool and lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery Inside, we find a 53.8Wh battery pack. It lasts for nearly 10 hours of Web browsing, or 8 hours of video playback. To remove [...]