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MSI Thin 15.6" B13VE-1697CA Cosmos Gray 2023

68 Gaming Score
15.6" Intel Core i5 13420H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Why we recommend this

The 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H and RTX 4050 6GB GPU push a 144Hz 1080p display, keeping frame rates smooth in esports titles. At 1.90kg, it’s easily portable and drives two external displays via USB-C and HDMI for expanded multitasking. It’s best for budget-conscious gamers who want a light 1080p gaming laptop with enough power for entry-level content creation.

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58.6 Gaming Score
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56.1 Gaming Score
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MSI Summit 16" A1MTG-021CA Ink Black

20.2 Gaming Score
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Why we recommend this

The 16-inch 2560x1600 165Hz touchscreen with 100% DCI-P3 color and an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with 32GB RAM handle color-accurate work and fluid multitasking. Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 7, and an 82Wh battery in a 2.1kg chassis deliver lasting, well-connected portability. This laptop best suits digital artists and developers who rely on a pen-enabled, high-resolution panel and 32GB of memory for creative and coding tasks.

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MSI Modern 15 H C2RM 15.6" C2RMTG-410CA

18.9 Gaming Score
15.6" Intel Core 9 270H 32GB RAM 1024GB SSD Integrated Intel® Graphics
Why we recommend this

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