MSI Thin 15 B13UCX 15.6″ Intel Core i5-13420H 8GB 512GB SSD RTX 2050 Windows 11 Home Cosmos Grey Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MSI Thin 15 B13UCX Gaming Laptop |
| Part Number | B13UCX-2844ZA |
| Product Type | Gaming Laptop |
| Colour | Cosmos Grey |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H (13th Gen), up to 4.6 GHz, 12MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Cores / Threads | 8 cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient) / 12 threads |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, up to 45W with Dynamic Boost |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4-3200 (1 x 8GB SO-DIMM), 2 slots, expandable to 64GB |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD, plus 1x 2.5″ SATA HDD bay |
| Display | |
| Screen | 15.6″ IPS-Level |
| Resolution | (1920 x 1080) Full HD, 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Camera, Audio & Input | |
| Webcam | HD 720p (30fps) |
| Audio | 2x 2W speakers, 1x mic-in, 1x headphone-out |
| Keyboard | Blue LED backlit translucent keyboard |
| Connectivity | |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN (RJ45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen1 / DisplayPort), 3x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1, 1x HDMI (4K @ 30Hz), 1x RJ45 |
| Security & Durability | |
| Security | Firmware TPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot |
| Battery & Physical | |
| Battery | 3-cell, 52.4Wh |
| Power Adapter | 120W |
| Dimensions | 359 x 254 x 21.7 mm |
| Weight | 1.86 kg |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 year carry-in |
Key Features
- Intel Core i5-13420H, 8 cores / 12 threads: Up to 4.6 GHz for smooth gaming, multitasking, study and creative work.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB graphics: Dedicated GDDR6 graphics with Dynamic Boost for popular eSports titles and light content creation.
- 15.6″ Full HD 144Hz display: A fast IPS-Level panel for fluid gameplay and smooth scrolling.
- 8GB DDR4-3200 memory: A free second slot lets you upgrade to as much as 64GB.
- 512GB NVMe Gen4 SSD: Quick boot and load times, plus a spare 2.5″ bay for extra storage.
- Windows 11 Home: Ready out of the box with Snap layouts, Xbox app integration and fTPM 2.0 security.
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Gigabit LAN: Low-latency wireless or wired connections for online gaming.
- Blue backlit keyboard and 1.86 kg chassis: Thin at 21.7 mm and comfortable to type on in low light.
About the MSI Thin 15 B13UCX
The MSI Thin 15 B13UCX (B13UCX-2844ZA) is an affordable entry-level gaming laptop that pairs the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GPU, 8GB of DDR4-3200 memory and a 512GB NVMe Gen4 SSD. The 15.6″ Full HD 144Hz IPS-Level display keeps fast-paced games and everyday scrolling smooth, while MSI Cooler Boost technology keeps temperatures in check under load. It is a great fit for students and gamers who want one machine for lectures, Microsoft 365 and evening gaming sessions. Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Gigabit LAN keep you connected, and USB-C with DisplayPort plus HDMI let you drive up to two extra displays. There is room to grow with a free memory slot and a spare 2.5″ drive bay, and it ships with Windows 11 Home in a slim 1.86 kg Cosmos Grey chassis.
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