MSI Thin 15vsMSI Crosshair 15

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MSI Thin 15
Thin 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Thin 15 boasts an impressive processor that delivers smooth gameplay and high frame rates consistently.
The MSI Thin 15's solid build quality and compact size deliver exceptional performance without bulkiness perfectly.
The MSI Thin 15's display is a mixed bag, lacking only a higher resolution at its price point.
The MSI Thin 15 boasts a powerful processor, solid Wi-Fi, and 6GB GPU as its key features.
MSI
MSI Crosshair 15
Crosshair 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Crosshair 15 delivers solid performance for gaming and content creation, despite some compromises elsewhere.
The MSI Crosshair 15's build quality is largely satisfactory, but suffers from notable screen wobble and touchpad issues sometimes.
The MSI Crosshair 15's display offers good color gamut and brightness, despite average response time.
The MSI Crosshair 15 boasts a 1440p screen, good RAM, but poor battery life and loud fans.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Thin 15
#472
MSI Crosshair 15
Winner
#471
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Thin 15
#379
MSI Crosshair 15
#117
Winner
Display
MSI Thin 15
#766
MSI Crosshair 15
#755
Winner
Performance
MSI Thin 15
#260
Winner
MSI Crosshair 15
#361
Build
MSI Thin 15
#799
MSI Crosshair 15
#785
Winner
Features
MSI Thin 15
#606
MSI Crosshair 15
#601
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Thin 15
MSI MSI Crosshair 15
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i7-12650H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 45W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 105W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + SATA slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Thin 15

Strengths

The design is sleek and slim, fitting into a chassis that's smaller than most others in its class.
It has insane CPU performance for its size, making it a serious processing powerhouse.
The battery life is decent, with over 4.5 hours of continuous video playback and up to 7 hours of light usage.
The Wi-Fi is fast and reliable, with solid transfer rates and good connectivity.
It's competitively priced at around R18,000-20,000 on the local market.

Weaknesses

The GPU performance could be better, especially in AAA gaming scenarios where it can get bottlenecked by the CPU.
The laptop can get quite hot, especially during intense CPU usage, with temperatures reaching up to 90°C.
The battery life is not ideal for heavy usage, and the laptop may need to be plugged in frequently.
It's a bit pricey compared to other similar laptops on the market, although it's still competitively priced overall.
The cooling system could be improved to handle more demanding tasks without overheating.

MSI Crosshair 15

Strengths

Gaming performance was great, I mean yeah sure, not quite as good as some other 3070 laptops with a MUX switch or higher GPU power limits, but regardless you'll be running modern games at 1440p decent settings no problem on this hardware.
The 1440p screen was quite good in terms of color gamut and brightness was acceptable. Response time was alright, but the overdrive mode didn't seem to do anything.
Shipping it with decent RAM was a plus
You can still use the up arrow key to max out the fans and keyboard lighting adjustment works too.

Weaknesses

The laptop was surprisingly poor considering the 90Wh size of the battery
The fans could use some tuning. The laptop is more audible compared to a lot of others, and it's either too loud or too quiet.
The screen wobble and weird touchpad problem were notable issues
The ports weren't amazing, USB 2.0 in 2022 feels a bit rough
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MSI Thin 15

The MSI Thin 15 is a marvel of modern engineering, packing a formidable punch in a remarkably sleek package. This laptop boasts an impressive processing power, courtesy of its Intel Core i7-11800H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card. With six gigs of video memory, it's well-equipped to handle demanding games like Call of Duty and Apex Legends. But what truly sets it apart is its singular focus on Esports titles, where its single-core performance shines.

MSI Crosshair 15

The MSI Crosshair 15 is a gaming laptop that boasts impressive specs, but its value proposition remains uncertain. With a 1440p screen, 12th gen processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, it should deliver silky-smooth performance in modern games. However, its battery life falls short of expectations, and the cooling system could be more refined. The price tag also seems steep compared to similar laptops on the market. Can this gaming laptop justify its cost with strong performance and a unique design?

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