MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES Price, score and specs
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MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES
Price, score and specs

Gaming 7.8
Power and specifications 72
41
Processor
61
Graphics
84
Screen
99
RAM
95
Storage
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Main specs

Processor

Intel Core i7-13700H

Screen 15.6" 2560x1440 240Hz
Hard drive 1TB SSD
RAM 32GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system No OS installed
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6

Full specifications of MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES

Reference / Part Number

PULSE 15 B13VFK-442XES

Release date

January 2023, 3 years ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product colour Grey
Form factor Clamshell
Colour name Titanium Gray
Market positioning Gaming

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  • MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES Price, score and specs
  • MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES Price, score and specs

Screen

Display diagonal 39,6 cm
Display resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type Quad HD
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Maximum refresh rate 240 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model i7-13700H
Processor generation 13th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor cores 14
Processor boost frequency 5 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency 3,7 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Processor base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W

Memory

Internal memory 32 GB
Maximum internal memory 64 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 5200 MHz
Memory form factor SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed 1
SSD capacity 1 TB
SSD interface PCI Express 4.0
NVMe Yes

Graphics

On-board graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card Yes
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
On-board graphics card model Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory 8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR6
On-board GPU manufacturer Intel

Audio

Audio system Nahimic 3
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 2 W

Camera

Front camera Yes
Front camera HD type HD
Video capturing speed 30 fps

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.2

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity 1
HDMI ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
HDMI version 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit colour RGB
Keyboard backlit zone 4-zone RGB

Software

Operating system installed FreeDOS

Processor special features

Intel Flex Memory Access Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes

Battery

Battery capacity 90 Wh
Number of battery cells 4

Power

AC adapter power 240 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight 2,3 kg
Width 359 mm
Depth 259 mm
Height 26,9 mm

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Frequently asked questions

How good is the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES?

It is a Gaming laptop with decent power for what that use calls for today: 72 out of 100 against the most powerful in the catalog.

Is the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES worth its price?

Generally yes: today it starts at €2333 and its 7.8 in the Kelaptop Value-for-Money Score puts it above the average of its type at that price.

How much does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES cost?

Today it starts at €2333 in 1 store. Prices are checked daily.

Is the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES good for gaming?

Yes, this laptop was built for gaming: it carries the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES like?

It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 240Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES have?

It runs on the Intel Core i7-13700H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Which operating system does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES come with?

It comes with no operating system installed: the price does not include a license and you will have to install one yourself.

Which ports does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES have?

According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES have a touch screen?

No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.

How much does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES weigh?

It weighs 2,3 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.

When was the MSI Pulse 15 B13VFK-442XES released?

Its release date is January 2023, 3 years ago.

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