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MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 2560x1440 165Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE
| Reference / Part Number | PULSE 15 B13VGK-1446BE |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 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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Screen
| Display diagonal | 39,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Quad HD |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-13900H |
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Processor cores | 14 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,1 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 | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5200 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
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 4070 |
| 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 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | NAHIMIC 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speakers manufacturer | Nahimic |
| 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) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| 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 |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
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Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | MSI System Control Manager MSI BurnRecovery MSI Remind Manager MSI Battery Calibration MSI Help Desk Norton Internet Security (trail 60days) Norton Studio (Metro) (permanent free) Nvidia GeForce Experience Microsoft Office 2016 (trial 30 days, 1 year per purchase) True Color 2.0 Nahimic 3 Dragon Center 2.0 |
Processor special features
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm |
| Height | 26,9 mm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE like?
It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 165Hz 400 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-13900H processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE 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 B13VGK-1446BE have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE weigh?
It weighs 2,3 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-1446BE released?
Its release date is August 2023, 3 years ago.