MSI Sword 15 A12UE

MSI Sword 15 (2022) Review
Source: USA Today EN→zh-CN
If you want to play your favorite games at the highest graphics setting possible without breaking the bank, MSI's Sword 15 isn't terrible if you can find it on sale for less than $1,000. All the specs make sense: a speedy Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, double the storage (and in some cases, the memory) of better budget laptops like Acer's Nitro 5 or HP's Victus 16, and a slightly better CPU for multi-core applications than either. That said, you can definitely get both Acer and HP's systems for $1,000 or less right now, and they'll be just as good for raw gaming as MSI's Sword 15. More importantly, both laptops have much better overall designs (though similarly so-so 144Hz screens). Go the Victus route, and you'll even get a gaming laptop that sounds as good as it looks, always a high hurdle for most gaming laptops to overcome. We think the flaws of the MSI Sword 15's poor design, coupled with its so-so software for controlling its speeds and cooling and its incredible loudness once the latter kicks into full gear, make for a subpar experience given the system's regular cost. MSI's laptop delivers a middle-of-the-road experience, at best, and only if it comes packaged with a good discount. Otherwise, you can do much better for quite a bit less.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/13/2023

60% MSI Sword 15 A12UE review: Decent performance at a reasonable price
Source: PC World EN→zh-CN
Gamers looking for a mid-range laptop have a lot of choice and, with mid-range RTX 40-series hardware presumably arriving later in 2023, it’s an excellent time to snag a deal on outgoing 30-series laptops. The MSI Sword 15 A12UE is a reasonably priced offering that shows promise in performance tests. Its design and features, however, could use improvement.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2023
Rating: Total score: 60%