MSI Thin 15 B13UC | i7-13620H - RTX 3050 4GB

MSI Thin 15 B13UC | i7-13620H - RTX 3050 4GB

Comprehensive review of the MSI Thin 15 B13UC laptop | Slimness and lightness meet gaming performance

The Thin series from MSI continues to provide ideal solutions for users who do not prefer bulky and heavy gaming devices. The release of Thin 15 B13UC achieves an excellent balance between comfortable portability and powerful performance, integrating Intel's 13th generation hybrid processors and RTX 40 series graphics cards, offering an excellent experience in gaming, studying, and daily work.

Features of the MSI Thin 15 laptop

This laptop offers specifications that ensure smooth work and gaming with ease of portability, and its features are as follows:

Exceptional lightweight and slim design (1.86 Kg Only)

One of the biggest strengths of this device is its ease of carrying; it weighs 1.86 kg only and has a thickness of no more than 21.7 mm, which is rare in gaming laptops. The chassis features a stylish Cosmos Gray color suitable for work and study environments, with a blue backlit keyboard that is easy on the eyes and supports the Arabic language.

Powerful processor for intensive tasks (Intel Core i7-13620H)

Inside the device, there is a processor Intel® Core™ i7-13620H from the thirteenth generation, which has 10 cores (6 for performance and 4 for efficiency) and 16 threads with a speed of up to 4.9 GHz. This processor provides real power in handling multitasking, engineering software, and video editing, without any slowdown.

Dedicated graphics card for gaming and content consumption (RTX 3050 4GB)

The laptop relies on the graphics card NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory, which operates at 45 watts with Dynamic Boost technology. This card provides excellent and stable performance in popular esports games and accelerates the performance of design software, with support for the smart frame rate boosting technology DLSS for improved smoothness.

Smooth gaming display (144Hz IPS-Level)

The laptop comes with a 15.6-inch display with a resolution of FHD (1920x1080) of IPS-Level, supporting a refresh rate of 144Hz. This display guarantees smooth and tear-free motion in fast-paced shooting games, with an anti-glare layer for eye comfort during long use.

Flexibility in upgrades and complete connectivity

Despite its slimness, the laptop offers excellent upgradeability; it comes with 16GB DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 64GB, and 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 storage, with an additional slot for a 2.5-inch hard disk (SATA HDD) to increase storage capacity up to 4 terabytes. It also features fast Wi-Fi 6E and separate audio ports for microphone and headphones.

Who is this laptop for?

For students (especially engineering, programming, and computer science students) and mobile employees and professionals who need very strong processing performance (Core i7-13620H) to accomplish their tasks and daily work, and who want a lightweight and portable laptop (1.86 kg) that does not cause a burden while on the go, with an external graphics card (RTX 3050) capable of efficiently running popular competitive games and moderate design software.

Specifications of the MSI Thin 15 B13UC laptop

Processor & OS

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-13620H processor (13th Gen)

• CPU Details: 10 cores (6 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 16 threads, 24 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Max Turbo Frequency 4.9 GHz

• Platform: INTEL (Gaming / Thin Segment)

Graphics

• Discrete GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU

• Video Memory: 6GB GDDR6

• GPU Performance: 1172.5MHz Boost Clock, Up to 45W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost

Display

• Size & Resolution: 15.6" FHD (1920x1080)

• Panel Type & Refresh Rate: IPS-Level, 144Hz Refresh Rate

• Color Range: 45% NTSC

• Features: Anti-Glare, Non-touch, Response Time: Tr+Tf 25ms

Memory & Storage

• System Memory: 16GB (1x16GB) DDR4-3200

• Memory Expansion: 2 Slots, Max 64GB capacity

• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 (M.2-2280 M-KEY)

• Storage Expansion: 1x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4) + 1x 2.5" SATA HDD slot (Max Storage Capacity up to 4TB)

Keyboard, Camera & Audio

• Keyboard: Single Backlit Keyboard (Blue) - Arabic/English (AR Wleft)

• Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)

• Audio: 2x 2W Speakers, DTS Audio Processing, Hi-Res Audio Ready

• Audio Jacks: 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out (Separate jacks)

Connectivity & I/O Ports

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet (REALTEK/RTL8111H-VB-CG)

• Wireless: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, Bluetooth v5.3

• Ports:

  • 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1 / DisplayPort™)

  • 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1

  • 1x HDMI™ (4K @ 30Hz)

  • 1x RJ45 Ethernet port

  • 1x Mic-in / 1x Headphone-out

Power & Cooling

• Battery: 3-Cell, 52.4 Whrs (4600 Mah)

• Power Adapter: 120W Adapter (Input: 90-264Vin)

• Thermal System: Cooler Boost (1 Fan, 3 Pipes)

Dimensions, Weight & Warranty

• Dimension (W x D x H): 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm (14.13" x 10.0" x 0.85")

• Weight: 1.86 kg (4.1 lbs)

• Color: Cosmos Gray

• Warranty: 1 year limited warranty

• Software: MSI Center, MSI App Player, DTS Audio Processing, Game Highlights, Nvidia App, Smart Auto