MSI Prestige PS42 8RB-059
Specifications
MSI Prestige PS42 8RB-059 (PS42 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-8550U 4 x 1.8 - 4 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1468 MHz, RAM: 6008 MHz, GDDR5, 391.48, Optimus
Memory
16 GB
, DDR4-2666, PC4-21300, 10-10-10-28, Single-Channel
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, CMN N140HCE-EN2, IPS, Chi Mei CMN14D5, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U + iHDCP 2.2 Base PCH
Storage
Toshiba KSG60ZMV512G, 512 GB
Soundcard
Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: SD reader, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15.9 x 322 x 222
Battery
50 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo 2 W, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, USB to RJ-45, Dragon Center 2.1, MSI True Color, SCM, Norton Security, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.19 kg, Power Supply: 350 g
Price
1300 USD
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 81%, features: 45%, display: 88% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 71%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 88%
Reviews for the MSI Prestige PS42 8RB-059
MSI PS42 8RB Prestige (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
A good first try. MSI wants to expand its lineup to include more business laptops and the PS42 represents the manufacturer's first attempt at a narrow-bezel 14-inch offering for business users. The result is a unique system that is on par with the XPS 13 in a few ways but with a longer list of flaws.
A good first try. MSI wants to expand its lineup to include more business laptops and the PS42 represents the manufacturer's first attempt at a narrow-bezel 14-inch offering for business users. The result is a unique system that is on par with the XPS 13 in a few ways but with a longer list of flaws.
MSI Prestige PS42 review: A performance to price champion
Source: Hardware Zone
EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
While the MSI Prestige PS42 represents excellent value from a performance and price standpoint, there are some concerns worth highlighting. To begin, build quality is clearly not on the same level as some of its peers and that detracts from the overall user experience. For a company that has so much experience building notebooks, it's quite surprising that the Prestige PS42 feels the way it does. Additionally, the display also isn’t quite up to scratch in my opinion - a bit too dim and too grainy. The trackpad is also tiny by today's standards and makes me want to use a mouse. Finally, while the notebook does have USB-C ports, they don’t support Thunderbolt 3. Granted, Thunderbolt 3 devices are pricey and still pretty rare, but one always wants to know that his/her investment is ready for the future.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
Source: Hardware Zone
EN→zh-CN Archive.org versionWhile the MSI Prestige PS42 represents excellent value from a performance and price standpoint, there are some concerns worth highlighting. To begin, build quality is clearly not on the same level as some of its peers and that detracts from the overall user experience. For a company that has so much experience building notebooks, it's quite surprising that the Prestige PS42 feels the way it does. Additionally, the display also isn’t quite up to scratch in my opinion - a bit too dim and too grainy. The trackpad is also tiny by today's standards and makes me want to use a mouse. Finally, while the notebook does have USB-C ports, they don’t support Thunderbolt 3. Granted, Thunderbolt 3 devices are pricey and still pretty rare, but one always wants to know that his/her investment is ready for the future.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 85% performance: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 75%
MSI PS42 8RB Prestige Review
Source: Laptop Mag EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
The MSI PS42 8RB is a compelling ultrabook with a dedicated GPU, but poor battery life holds it back from greatness.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
EN→zh-CN Archive.org versionThe MSI PS42 8RB is a compelling ultrabook with a dedicated GPU, but poor battery life holds it back from greatness.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
MSI PS42 (8RB)
Source: PC Mag EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
An ultraportable from gaming-PC maker MSI, the PS42 offers mid-level graphics performance in a very slim package, but it suffers from a stodgy design and a tiny touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Mag
EN→zh-CN Archive.org versionAn ultraportable from gaming-PC maker MSI, the PS42 offers mid-level graphics performance in a very slim package, but it suffers from a stodgy design and a tiny touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
MSI Prestige PS42 Kurztest zum schlanken Business- und Lifestyle-Notebook
Source: WinFuture
DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2018
Source: WinFuture
DE→zh-CN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2018
Comment
NVIDIA GeForce MX150:
基于Pascal GP108的笔记本电脑显卡是桌面GeForce GT 1030移动版。提供384个着色器内核，通常为2 GB GDDR5显存和64位内存总线。采用14nm制造工艺。
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i5-8550U:
基于Kaby-Lake-Refresh的低功耗四核处理器。这四个内核的时钟频率介于1.8和4 GHz之间（Turbo Boost），并支持超线程。集成GPU的时钟频率介于300和1,150 MHz之间。 SoC采用14nm + FinFET工艺制造。
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
