MSI Thin A15

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Date Published: 03 Dec 2025

AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (Laptop, 45W)
15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
64GB RAM
1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.9 Portability Good

7.0 Display Very Good

6.8 For Work Good

6.6 For Gaming Good

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MSI Thin A15

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Review

MSI Thin A15 in-depth review

The MSI Thin A15 makes a clear promise right in its name: it aims to deliver a gaming experience in a portable, lightweight package. To achieve this slim profile without melting its components, MSI has made a drastic and defining decision: to severely limit the power of its graphics card. The result is a laptop with an RTX 4060 that, in many cases, performs worse than cheaper machines equipped with an RTX 4050. This is the central paradox of the Thin A15. It's a machine that boasts phenomenal cooling and excellent stability, but at what cost to performance? Is its quiet, cool operation enough to justify such a significant handicap?You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/msi-thin-a15-b7ux-b7vx/Specs, Drivers, What's i[...]

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Pros

Excellent thermal management keeps the system very cool
Lightweight and highly portable for a gaming laptop
PWM-free display with a great low-glare finish is easy on the eyes
Good CPU performance for the price
Two user-accessible RAM slots for easy upgrades
Great performance stability with no thermal throttling

Cons

Severely power-limited GPU (45W) results in subpar performance
Display has very poor color coverage
Poor battery life
Only a single M.2 slot for storage
Rattling trackpad and no keyboard backlight on some models

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

How to open the bottom panelShut down the laptop completely and unplug the charger and all peripherals. Place the notebook upside down on a soft, clean surface to avoid scratching the lid. Undo the twelve Phillips-head screws that secure the bottom panel.There are no hidden screws or warranty stickers, but keep track of the screw positions for easier reassembly.Starting from one of the side edges, insert a thin plastic pry tool between the panel and the chassis and gently release the clips.Work slowly around the perimeter. The clips can be tight, so apply [...]

DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1920x1080, IPS

Name
Innolux N156HRA-EA1 (CMN1521)

Diagonal
15.6"

Pixel density
141.21 ppi

Brightness
306 cd/m²

sRGB
57%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
1920x1080

Becomes "Retina" from
24 inches (62 cm)

Contrast
1480:1

dE Color Checker
3.9 3.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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