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MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK

Specifications

MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK
MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK (Pulse 15 B13 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-13700H 14 x 1.8 - 5 GHz, Raptor Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 2080 MHz, 140 W TDP, GDDR6
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR5-5200
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 127 PPI, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Storage
1TB SSD
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27.2 x 398 x 273
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.7 kg
Price
2300 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 78.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 90%, features: - %, display: 80% mobility: 70%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK

[REVIEW] MSI Pulse 15 (B13V) - It's in a good place for 2023
Source: Laptop Media English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2023
How to open MSI Pulse 15 B13V - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Short, Date: 03/30/2023
MSI Pulse 15 (B13V) review – climbing up through the ranks
Source: Laptop Media English EN→zh-CN
It is great to see that MSI is all in on the MUX switch train. Like the Raider, Vector, and Katana before it, the Pulse series now come with this feature, which lets you use the full bandwidth of the dedicated GPU. This happens by connecting it directly to the display, instead of having to run the signal through the integrated graphics card. Of course, in day-to-day use, you would want that, though, because it would have an impact on battery life. And this is one area, where the Pulse 15 (B13V) really excels. We got 11 hours of Web browsing or 8 hours of video playback on a single charge. Not bad, right? Well, that’s not only because of the efficiency of the setup but also because MSI has finally given the model a beefy battery pack – 90Wh. Unfortunately, the motherboard design (which is the same as the one on the Katana series), means that you have only one M.2 PCIe x4 slot. Although it supports Gen 4 drives, the laptop can’t match the more affordable cousin, which has a useful second slot. Another good thing is the DDR5 memory support. It operates at 5200MHz and has a maximum capacity of 64GB. MSI Pulse 15 (B13V)’s IPS panel has a QHD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a good contrast ratio. Its backlight doesn’t use PWM, and the display covers 99.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. We are also happy with the color accuracy, especially with our Gaming and Web design profile. In addition, the screen refreshes at 240Hz, and sports quick pixel response times. This results in a very smooth gaming experience. And if you add the MUX switch to the table, you receive a machine that can extract every bit of performance out of its dedicated graphics card. To further add to the fantastic impression, the keyboard is great for typing and gaming, while the touchpad is pretty smooth and responsive. On the other hand, the latter is a bit small. Also, you won’t be ecstatic to hear that there is no Thunderbolt 4 connector, or an SD card reader. Moreover, one of the USB Type-As is a 2.0. But hey, there should be a compromise somewhere, right? In a similar fashion to the MSI Katana 15 (B13V), the Pulse 15 (B13V) is also a bit expensive right now (end of March 2023). But we hope that in the future, as all brands flood the market with RTX 4000 GPUs, the prices will fall to more budget-friendly figures.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/30/2023
[Análisis] MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-419ES: Potencia Descomunal
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2023
[Análisis] MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-419ES: Potencia Descomunal
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2023
80% MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1280NL Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
77% Test MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK : Enfin du MSI comme on l’aime
Source: Charles Tech French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70%

Comment

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU:

基于 Ada Lovelace 架构的笔记本电脑高端显卡。提供 8 GB GDDR6(128 位),可配置为 35 - 115W(+ 动态升压)的 TGP。

 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-13700H: 基于 Alder Lake 技术的移动 CPU,拥有 6 个高性能内核和 8 个高效内核。高性能内核提供超线程功能,可处理 20 个线程。CPU 主频高达 5 GHz。与 i9-13900HK 相比,它不支持轻松超频,但支持完整的 vPro 管理功能集。» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


17.30":

这个大尺寸屏幕常见于以桌面使用为主的笔记本电脑。

大尺寸可以让屏幕有更高的分辨率。因而例如字体等的细节将会更丰富。不过另一方面,小屏幕的功耗会较低,而设备也会更轻盈小巧,售价更低。

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.7 kg: 这是14到16寸的标准笔记本电脑的常见重量。


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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