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MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-648MX
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 15.6" 2560x1440 240Hz 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-648MX
| Reference / Part Number | PULSE 15 B13VGK-648MX |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 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 |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| 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 |
| Performance cores | 6 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| 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 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
|---|
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 |
|---|
Processor special features
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
Power
| AC adapter power | 240 W |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,47 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm |
| Height | 26,9 mm |
Packaging data
| Package width | 480 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 303 mm |
| Package height | 83,5 mm |
| Package weight | 3,51 kg |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-648MX 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-648MX like?
It carries a 15.6" 2560x1440 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-648MX have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-13700H 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-648MX come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-648MX 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-648MX have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-648MX 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-648MX weigh?
It weighs 2,47 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the MSI Pulse 15 B13VGK-648MX released?
Its release date is May 2023, 3 years ago.