•  Date Published: 05 Oct 2024
    • Intel Core i7-13700H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)
    7.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    5.3 Portability Average
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.2 For Work Very Good
    7.6 For Gaming Very Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 359 x 259 x 26.9 mm (14.13" x 10.20" x 1.06")
    • Weight
    • 2.30 kg (5.1 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), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)
    • Card Reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • 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, Nahimic Audio
    • Security Lock slot
    • Gifts
    • Microsoft Office Lifetime License

    Portability

    MSI Pulse 15 (B13Vx)
    14.13" x 10.20" x 1.06" Dimensions
    2.30 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -12% Weight

    Review

    MSI Pulse 15 in-depth review

    MSI Pulse is a laptop that aims to combine affordability with genuine performance. This differentiates the product from its close relative - the Katana. In addition to some visual changes, however, the manufacturer relies on even more powerful hardware.In comparison to the Katana, the processor, you get is the Intel Core i7-13700H. It has the full package of P-cores and E-cores, instead of the limited Core i7-123620H, found on the Katana.This will help with both productivity and gaming, as no bottleneck should be expected. MSI calls the RTX 4070 it puts inside this machine a full power GPU. What this means is that it has 140W of TGP. Interestingly, you will rarely be able to hit those in games. Spoiler alert - the cooling is not an issue.As of the time of writing this review, [...]

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    Pros

    • Pretty good gaming performance
    • 1x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel
    • Covers only 99.5% of DCI-P3 (Sharp LQ156T1JW04 (SHP153C))
    • 240Hz refresh rate (Sharp LQ156T1JW04 (SHP153C))
    • No PWM (Sharp LQ156T1JW04 (SHP153C))
    • MUX Switch
    • Great keyboard

    Cons

    • No SD card
    • No Thunderbolt 4
    • Gets more and more expensive

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    This year's (2023) MSI Pulse 15 has quite some improvements - a big battery, DDR5 RAM, and capable cooling. Let's have a look inside.Check out all MSI Pulse 15 (B13V) 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 13 Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and remove it from the device.2. Remove the battery Inside, you get a 90Wh battery pack. To take it out, unplug the connector from the motherboard, and undo the 5 Phillips-he[...]

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