MSI Thin 15 B13VE | i7-13620H - RTX 4050 6GB

MSI Thin 15 B13VE | i7-13620H - RTX 4050 6GB

Comprehensive review of the MSI Thin 15 B13VE 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 B13VE 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.

RTX graphics card with AI support (RTX 4050)

The device features a graphics card NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 with 6GB of GDDR6 memory, which operates at 45 watts. The card supports AI technologies with a power of 194 AI TOPS, allowing you to take advantage of the frame-boosting technology DLSS 3 and ray tracing, ensuring modern games run smoothly and with stable performance.

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, engineers, employees, and gamers who commute daily and are looking for a lightweight gaming laptop (only 1.86 kg) and easy to carry without sacrificing the performance of the powerful processor (Core i7) and features of modern graphics cards (RTX 4050 with DLSS 3). Ideal for those who want a single device that combines productivity and esports gaming smoothly at 144Hz.

Specifications of the MSI Thin 15 B13VE 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: Powers advanced AI with 194 AI TOPS, 1605MHz 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