MSI Thin 15 B12UC-2049NL

Name: MSI Thin 15 B12UC-2049NL
Brand: MSI
SKU: 947340
Price: 935 EUR
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Rating: 7.6 (8 reviews)

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Key specs

	Screen size	15,6 inches
	Processor	Intel Core i7
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Total storage capacity	512 GB
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, School, Video editing
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Screen quality: laptops	Basic

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Pros and cons

According to our laptop expert

You can play light games at 60 fps and stream your gameplay in Full HD with the RTX 3050 video card, the i7 processor, and 16GB RAM.
The 144Hz screen displays fast-moving images smoothly, which is useful for fast shooters.
With the backlit keys, you can also effortlessly learn the controls of your game in low light.
To play the latest games with a future-proof video card, choose at least an RTX 4000 video card.
You need an i9 or Ryzen 9 processor for game design and 3D animation in demanding 3D software.

Description

Play your favorite games and run multiple programs at the same time with the MSI Thin 15 B12UC-2049NL 15-inch gaming laptop. With the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 video card, you can play light games like Fortnite and Minecraft without slowing down. With this video card, you can also smoothly play old and large games such as GTA V. This laptop has a 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB DDR4 RAM. This allows you to smoothly run multiple programs at the same time, which means you can also use your laptop for your studies or work. You can start a small stream via Twitch, for example. You can enjoy fast-moving images on the screen thanks to the 144Hz refresh rate, which is useful during fast games. This way, you see your opponents faster during shooters. Like to game at night? Turn on your keyboard backlight, so you also see all your moves in the dark.

Note: always connect the charger while gaming, or your performance won't be as good and the battery will run out in a few hours.

Advice from our gaming laptop expert:

Photo editing: suitable
Video editing: suitable
Virtual reality: suitable
Streaming: suitable in QHD, but you need 32GB RAM for 4K
Game design and 3D animation: unsuitable, at least an i9/Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX/RX/Quadro video card

Wondering if the GeForce RTX 3050 video card in this laptop can run your favorite game at high settings (60 fps)? Check the list below to see if this laptop meets the recommended system requirements:

League of Legends: suitable
Fortnite: suitable
EA Sports FC 24: suitable
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III: suitable
Hogwarts Legacy: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4060 video card
Elden Ring: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4070 video card
Microsoft Flight Simulator: unsuitable, at least an RTX 4070 video card

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Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Powerful components in an entry-level gaming laptop

Video card suitable for smooth gameplay with light games
Light weight and easy to carry
Beautiful chrome design with keyboard illumination
Plastic housing does not feel sturdy and heats up quickly

The MSI Thin is the entry-level series of gaming laptops for light games, such as Minecraft, Fortnite and Call of Duty. The model I tested had an RTX 3050 video card, a 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor and 16 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM. I ran a number of games with this, but I also tested the laptop for video editing and multitasking in various programs. In this review you can read my findings.

Video card suitable for light games The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 video card makes this laptop suitable for graphically light games. For example, I opened Minecraft, played a few games of Halo Infinite (without winning unfortunately) and also tried a somewhat heavier title in Hogwarts Legacy. As expected, Minecraft and Halo Infinate ran without problems in 1,080p high with 60 to 100 frames. The MSI Thin had more trouble with Hogwarts Legacy, because it is a newer game. Due to the extra detailed graphics and lighting effects, I had to adjust the resolution to 1,080p medium. Playing modern games is possible, but I do recommend that you enable DLSS support. This boosts the frame rate through AI technology, which makes your gaming just a little bit smoother. For older, light titles, I find the RTX 3050 more than suitable. The RTX 4050 and RTX 4060 models run these games at a higher frame rate.

Powerful processor and RAM combination The 12th generation Intel Core i7 processor and the 16 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM memory make this one of the more powerful entry-level models. For example, I edited some gameplay videos in Adobe Premiere Pro and the laptop processed my projects in no time. The RTX 3050 video card gave me extra graphic power for editing lighting effects. For extra precise editing, I recommend the RTX 4050 and 4060 models with an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor. The newer generation of video cards processes pixels and textures faster than the RTX 3050 variant.

Sleek gaming design with fast fans The design has an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage is the color in combination with the blue keyboard lighting. This matches nicely with each other and the WASD buttons are made transparent for an extra gaming effect. The disadvantage is the plastic housing. This quickly became warm with heavy use and did not feel very sturdy at the bottom of the screen. In addition, I found the laptop quite heavy for 15 inches, but that is logical due to the extra components in a gaming laptop. The biggest advantage I think is the shortcut for the fans. I turned on this boost while playing Hogwarts Legacy and the laptop remained well cooled.

Review by:
Giorgos. Laptop specialist.
Date:
23 September 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,8 out of 10.

Not suitable for normal games.

Nice laptop
Looks strong
Nice extra option for extra cooling
Slow laptop

With this graphics card and processor you would expect it to be a good fast laptop to play games at normal framerate. Unfortunately I can't even play my games at the lowest setting without a lot of frame dips. Drops almost standard below 60fps

Review by:
Jan
Date:
11 October 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Really tasty THIN

fast
lightweight
nice graphics card
missing numlock

This MSI is lighter than the MSI Katana I had before. Better processor and therefore nice and fast. It took some getting used to the lack of Num Lock, but that's fine now.

Review by:
Stippel404
Date:
29 December 2024
Translation:
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Product

Product
	Product number	947340
	Manufacturer code	9S7-16R831-2049
	Brand	MSI
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Key properties

Key properties
	Operating system	Windows
	Screen size	15,6 inches
	Processor	Intel Core i7
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Total storage capacity	512 GB
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
	Touchscreen
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, School, Video editing
	Speed class laptops	High-end
	Build quality laptops	High-end
	Screen quality: laptops	Basic

Screen

Screen
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Resolution width	1920 pixels
	Resolution height	1080 pixels
	Refresh rate	144 Hz
	Aspect ratio	16:9
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Adaptive Sync
	Brightness	250 cd/m2
	HDR support
	Blue light filter

Processor

Processor
	Processor number	12650H
	Processor generation	12th gen
	Processor code name	Alder Lake
	Processor cores	Deca-Core (10)
	Clock speed	2,3 GHz
	Turbo speed	4,7 GHz
	Cache memory	24 MB
	Intel Evo laptop

RAM

RAM
	Maximum internal memory	64 GB
	Memory composition	2x 8GB
	Memory slot 1	8 GB
	Memory slot 2	8 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	RAM type (DDR type)	DDR4
	Number of replaceable RAM slots	2
	Number of free RAM slots	0
	RAM expandable up to	64 GB

Storage

Storage
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	512 GB
	Hard drive type	NVMe
	Number of replaceable storage slots	2
	Internal storage expandable up to	64 GB
	Number of free storage slots	0

Video card

Video card
	Video card brand	NVIDIA
	Type of video card	Dedicated
	Video card RAM	4 GB
	Total graphics power	45 W

Operating system

Operating system
	Windows OS version	Windows 11 Home
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Laptop model	Laptop
	Color	Gray
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Material top of laptop	Metal
	Material keyboard casing laptop	Plastic
	Material bottom of laptop	Metal
	Height	2,17 cm
	Width	35,9 cm
	Depth	25,4 cm
	Weight	1,86 kg
	Type of military test	MIL-STD-810H
	Passed military test

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.3

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	4
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, USB-C
	Protocol Female USB-C port	DisplayPort Alternative Mode, USB
	USB version Female USB-C port	3.0
	Video output via USB-C possible	Yes
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	3
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.0
	Number of USB 3.0 Female USB-C ports	1
	HDMI connector
	Number of HDMI connectors	1
	Female HDMI Type A port version	2.0
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Network connector
	Number of Ethernet ports	1
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	QWERTY
	Physical keyboard layout	ANSI
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Color keyboard lighting	Blue
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	2
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Integrated computer speakers brand	DTS Studio Sound

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	HD Ready (720p)
	Camera slider

Battery

Battery
	Battery capacity laptop	52,4 Wh
	Battery technology	Lithium polymer
	Maximum battery life	4 hours
	Power connector input type (female)	Other brand/product specific
	Laptop wattage	120 W
	Charger included
	Power charger	120 W

Extra manufacturer's warranty

Extra manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	TPM type	Firmware TPM
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Security class laptops	Basic
	Built-in privacy screen

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Software
	Extra installed software

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