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Key Specs
Screen Size15.6 inchesScreen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)Touch ScreenNoRefresh Rate144HzProcessor ModelIntel 13th Generation Core i5Storage TypeSSDTotal Storage Capacity512 gigabytesSystem Memory (RAM)16 gigabytesGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050Display Connector(s)1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMIBattery TypeLithium-polymerBacklit KeyboardYes
General
Product NameTHIN 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Intel Core i5-13420H - 16GB Memory - GeForce RTX 4050 - 512GB SSDBrandMSIModel NumberTHIN15131451Year of Release2024ColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Display
Screen Size15.6 inchesScreen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)Touch ScreenNoRefresh Rate144Hz
Processor
Processor BrandIntelProcessor ModelIntel 13th Generation Core i5Processor Model Number13420H
Storage
Storage TypeSSDTotal Storage Capacity512 gigabytesSolid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytesSolid State Drive InterfaceNVMe
Memory
System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytesType of Memory (RAM)DDR4System Memory RAM Speed3200 megahertzNumber Of Memory Slots2Number of Memory Sticks Included2System Memory RAM Expandable To64 gigabytes
Graphics
Graphics TypeDedicatedGPU BrandNVIDIAGraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s)DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
Compatibility
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Connectivity
Display Connector(s)1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMINumber of HDMI Outputs (Total)1Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)1Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)0USB Ports1 x USB-C 3.2, 2 x USB-A 3.2Number of USB Ports (Total)3Headphone JackYesMicrophone InputYesWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiWireless StandardAXNumber Of Ethernet Ports1
Power
Power Supply Maximum Wattage120 wattsBattery Cells3-cellBattery TypeLithium-polymer
Camera
Front-Facing CameraYesFront Facing Camera Video Resolution720pBuilt-In MicrophoneYes
Features
Backlit KeyboardYes
Dimensions
Product Height0.85 inchesProduct Width14.13 inchesProduct Depth9.99 inchesProduct Weight4.1 pounds
Certifications & Listings
ENERGY STAR CertifiedYesEPEAT QualifiedNo
Included
Optical Drive TypeNone
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 yearManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
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Massive lightning crackles through the sky; soaring dragons emerge from the mountains, the vastness and wonders of gaming world awaits to be discovered, and the Thin 15 is the perfect companion for your journey! The iconic thin chassis now comes in brand new cosmos grey color and upgraded hardware. Harness the power and experience the gaming world freely, swiftly with Thin 15 B13VE-1451US !
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
15.6" FHD display
MSI gaming laptops are tailored for gamer with high resolution and refresh rate. Make your gaming world more lifelike and smooth than ever before.
INTEL CORE i5-13420H PROCESSOR
The 13th Gen. Intel Core i5 processor is here. With improved hybrid core architecture, up to 4 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores, for better multitasking works and running demanding games.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics
Backed by 6 GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games.
16 GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming
Reams of high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM to smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games and video-editing applications, as well as numerous programs and browser tabs all at once.
512GB solid-state drive (PCI-e)
Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e NVMe SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
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Q: QuestionDoes this laptop support windows?(3 answers)
A: AnswerYes, the Thin 15 is sold with Windows 11 preinstalled.Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionIs there an extra SSD storage slot..?(3 answers)
A: AnswerYeah. For some reason they don't mention it in the specs or on the website. There's a 2.5" slot for SSD expansion. No extra NVME though.Answered by MattMBH
Q: QuestionWhat is the base warranty? WHat does the "no plan" in warranty mean?(1 answer)
A: AnswerThe manufactures warranty is valid for one year from the date of purchase. If you wish to extend your warranty with the manufacture you may contact their customer service department to inquire about that service.Answered by Geno
Q: Questiondoes this laptop have a mux/optimus switch?(1 answer)
A: AnswerThe Thin 15 does not have a mux switch.Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionHas anyone played Red Dead Redemption 2 on one of these?(1 answer)
A: Answeryes it gets 55 fps+ on rd2Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionCan you charge the computer using the usb c port?(2 answers)
A: AnswerThe Thin 15 B13VE-1451US does not support PD-Charging through USB-C.Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionCan you upgrade the nvme SSD on this laptop?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes, the Thin 15 B13VE-1451US can support M.2 upgrades if the user wishes to do so.Answered by Geno
Q: QuestionIs this laptop compatible with a thinkpad block docking station?(1 answer)
A: AnswerPlease note that this model will only support DisplayAlt and data transfer through USB-C and will not support any other dock functions like charging.Answered by Geno
MSI - THIN 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop-Intel Core i5-13420H - 16GB Memory - GeForce RTX 4050 - 512GB SSD - Black
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Reviews
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 88 reviews
4.4Rating by feature
- 3.9Battery Life
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Speed
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.5Display
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
2 expert reviews
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the THIN 15 15.6" 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop's performance, price, graphics, and speed. They appreciate its excellent performance, reasonable price, powerful graphics card, and fast processing speed. However, some customers have concerns about its battery life and heat production.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
For $600.00, its a no brainer
I've had this laptop for about a week now and most of what I have to say is positive but there are some things that could be improved. To put into perspective of the type of person I am, I game occasionally, I'm not a hard core 4K 120 FPS type of gamer. I like playing games at FHD (1920 by 1080) and I'm happy with at least 45 FPS. I say this because it did have an impact on what type of gaming laptop I was looking for. I don't want to spend $2000/$3000.00 for a gaming laptop, it's not worth it for me. So let me tell ya I love this laptop! The way it looks, the way the keyboard feels while typing on it and the performance is solid for a 4050 laptop. I like the new grey color they introduced and the light blue backlit keyboard. It's not screaming look at me I game!! Like the older black/red model this is replacing. The price I paid for this was great, at $600.00 I couldn't say no, not with a 4050 GPU, a 13th gen i5 and 16GB of ram. I've been able to play games like Battlefield 1, In sound mind and COD on med/high settings. This laptop does have room for upgrades such as a 2.5 inch SSD (laptop SSD) and RAM can be maxed out at 64GB if one wishes to do so. The port selection is good, I think. You'll have 3 USB A ports, USB C, Ethernet, HDMI, and audio jack. The display is good enough for gaming and watching media but dont expect to do anything like photo editing because the colors do look a little washed out. Lets talk about the "not so awesome" stuff about this laptop The hinge: The hinge built into this laptop is crap. Look around online and you'll see what I mean. The screws within the hinge is screwed into a plastic standoff, in other words over time the display WILL break off due to hinge failure. I understand that I'm paying $600.00 for a gaming machine, so its NOT going to use the highest quality of parts but it should still be built to last if taken care of. This machine was built to fail on purpose. Battery life: The battery life on here doing anything is poopoo. I get about 2 to 2 1/2 hours doing basic things like watching YouTube, typing documents or browsing. I know this is a gaming laptop so bad battery life is to be expected but it would be nice to AT LEAST get 3 to 4 hours of use doing basic tasks. Dry Thermal compound: You read that right. I bought this new, I decided to open it up to upgrade the storage and ram. Once I had it taken apart, I figured I'd check how well the thermal paste was applied and I'm glad I did because it was super dry. I'm surprised this made it through because there's no way it should've looked like this. Anyways I replaced the crusty thermal compound with PTM 7950. It's a phase changing material, it transfers heat well and never has to be replaced. After doing so my laptop ran even better! GPU: Not all version of the Nvidia RTX 4050 is the same. The RTX 4050 that is used in this laptop is a 45 watt variant meaning you won't get the best performance out of this version of the GPU. With its 45 watt cap you'll get about 70% to 75% of what the 4050 series can do. Display chin: The display they used on here is nice, its a full HD panel that has a 144hz refresh rate and does get bright enough for most environments BUTTT it has a huge chin on the bottom part of it. Its not a big deal considering its price, but it is something I did want to mention. If they were to remove it, they could've made this laptop even lighter. Conclusion If you are like me and just want something to game on with medium to high settings without breaking the bank this, is it! It looks great, it doesn't scream gamer, and the parts are upgradeable/replaceable. Yes, the hinge SHOULD be better, and it does use a 45 watt GPU but its hard to deny its great price and performance. If I can at least get 3 years out of this thing I'd be happy. If the weak hinge is something that bothers, you then Id skip this. Maybe look at the HP Victus or MSI's Cyborg 14 inch & 15 inch laptop.
Posted by WarrenM
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good MSI
I've been using it for a couple of days but seems great for the price, I think is totally worth it, great rtx, small ssd but for the price it's okay, the charge last around 4 hours, I recommend it.
Posted by Greece
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful laptop gaming
The display is vibrant with fast refresh rates, perfect for immersive gaming. The keyboard is responsive and comfortable, though the battery life could be longer. Overall, it’s a solid choice for gamers looking for portability and performance.
Posted by Jenn