MSI Thin 15 (B13U) vs MSI Cyborg 15 (A13V)
Both on the Intel Core i7-13620H, 1.86 vs 1.98 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Thin 15 (B13U) | Cyborg 15 (A13V) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹73,990 (i5, RTX 2050) / ₹82,990 (i5, RTX 3050) / ₹89,990 (i7, RTX 3050) | No info |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | B13UC-124IN / B13UC-125IN / B13UC-1804IN / B13UC-2019IN / B13UC-3230IN / B13UDX-128IN / B13UDX-129IN / B13UDX-3090IN / B13UDX-3223IN / B13UCX-1806IN | A13VFK-1079IN (India); A13VE, A13VEK, A13VF, A13VFK (global) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm | 359.36 x 250.34 x 21.95 to 22.9 mm |
| Thickness | 21.7 mm | 22.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 1.98 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium-look finish | Translucent chassis |
| Colours | Cosmos Gray | Translucent Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.6-inch | 15.6-inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) | 1920 x 1080 (141 ppi) |
| Panel Type | IPS-level | IPS-level |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | No info | No info |
| Colour Gamut | No info | 100% sRGB (typical, India SKU) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i5-13420H / i7-13620H | Intel Core i7-13620H (India); global page lists up to 13th Gen Core i7 |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H, 10-core CPU (6P + 4E), 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz | Intel Core i7-13620H, 10-core CPU (6P + 4E), 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB / RTX 3050 4GB / RTX 3050 6GB (45W with Dynamic Boost) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (India), RTX 4050 6GB in other markets (45W with Dynamic Boost) |
| NPU | None | None |
| RAM Options | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
| RAM Type | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| M.2 Slots | Not published by MSI | 1 |
| Max Storage | 1 TB | Not published by MSI |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 52.4 Wh (3-cell) | 53.5 Wh (3-cell) |
| Battery Life | No info | No info |
| Charger | 120W adapter | 120W adapter |
Ports and wireless | ||
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort) |
| USB-A | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI (4K 30Hz) | HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz) |
| Headphone Jack | Separate mic-in and headphone-out | Combo audio jack |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| External Displays | Up to 2 | Not published by MSI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p (30fps) | 720p (30fps) |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2W each | 2W each |
| Audio Tuning | DTS Audio Processing, Hi-Res | Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | Blue (single colour) | 4-zone RGB |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, Kensington lock | Kensington lock |
| Notable Features | 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, drives up to 2 external displays, Office Home 2024 on some SKUs | Translucent chassis design, Office Home 2024 included (India SKU) |