MSI Delta 15 A5EX AMD Advantage Edition 15.6" Laptop (Ryzen 5000, 2021)
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MSI Delta 15 A5EX is a flagship-level 15.6-inch gaming laptop. It features AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU paired with AMD Radeon RX 6700M GPU in an all-AMD setup that rivals the best from Intel and NVIDIA.
Compared to the Alpha 15 B5EX unveiled at the same time, the Delta 15 is not only more powerful but also considerably thinner and lighter, thanks to its full aluminum construction. This is also aided by MSI's Cooler Boost 5 thermal solution with 2 fans and 6 heat pipes with redesigned thin walls.
Another highlight is the 240Hz FHD IPS display that allows the RX 6700M to stretch its legs and deliver a smooth gaming experience.
Other notable features include WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, RGB backlighting for the keyboard, and Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer.
The corresponding Intel-powered model in MSI's lineup is the GS66 Stealth.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Extremely powerful CPU and GPU
- Good physical port selection
- Premium build
Cons
- Poor ray tracing performance
- Mediocre webcam
What external reviewers found***
External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
- Powerful all-AMD CPU and GPU performance
- High-quality case
- Matte IPS display
Cons
- Poor ray tracing performance
- No Thunderbolt 3
- Display isn't the brightest
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x USB3.2 Gen2 + 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x HDMI + 1x Audio combo
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2
Construction
Camera | Front
HD (30fps@720p)
Material
Full aluminum chassis
Speakers
2x 2W speakers
Dimensions
Size | Depth
247 mm
Size | Height
19 mm
Size | Width
357 mm
Weight
1.9 kg
Display
Display Diagonal
15.6"
Display Type
IPS
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Function
Audio
Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer, High-Resolution Audio
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 6700M 10GB GDDR6
Keyboard Backlight
RGB lighting
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX Mobile Processor
Weather Resistance
AMD FreeSync Premium
Performance
Battery Life
Up to 12 h
Memory | Capacity
2x SO-DIMMs, up to 64 GB
Memory | Type
DDR4-3200
Storage
2x NVMe M.2 SSD by PCIe Gen3 x4
Production
Debut
2021-07-09
Model Name
Delta 15 A5EX
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External Reviews
notebookcheck[1]
Reviewer score 68%RX 6700M is fast enough to bring any modern game at the native Full HD resolution (1920x1080) and maximum settings smoothly onto the screen. Only in extremely demanding or poorly programmed games like Crysis Remastered or Cyberpunk 2077 does the frame rate drop below the 60 FPS mark. The sound quality of the built-in 2.0 system is decent, although the bass and the maximum volume leave something to be desired as is typical for laptops.
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Pros
- Matte IPS display
- High-quality case
- Good battery life
Cons
- Poor ray tracing performance
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 71%The MSI Delta 15's appeal centers on its CPU and GPU combo. Both outperformed the Razer's previous-generation Intel silicon, though the big Alienware's newer Intel "Tiger Lake-H" chip topped them all. The display, on the other hand, isn't the brightest, though as I said its color accuracy is quite respectable.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Powerful all-AMD CPU and GPU performance
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Display isn't the brightest
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References
- ^ MSI Delta 15 gaming laptop review: The Radeon RX 6700M makes its debut. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Delta-15-gaming-laptop-review-The-Radeon-RX-6700M-makes-its-debut.573011.0.html. 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ MSI Delta 15 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/msi-delta-15. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
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