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MSITechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £1420.29

MSI Pulse 17 AI C1V

The MSI Pulse 17 C1V is a high-performance 17-inch gaming laptop driven by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a spacious 1TB SSD. Featuring a striking 240Hz Quad HD+ display, it is engineered for gamers and power users requiring desktop-grade execution, though its 2.8 kg weight prioritizes stationary power over extreme portability.

9.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £1420.29
Price-Tier Avg: 8.2/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity16GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.3/10(Very Good)
Storage Capacity1TB
Hardware Spec Score
9.8/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.6/10(Exceptional)
CPU Cores16
Hardware Spec Score
7.6/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.4/10(Very Good)
Battery Capacity90 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
9.1/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.9/10(Excellent)
Display Resolution2560MP
Hardware Spec Score
7.2/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.1/10(Very Good)
Weight2800g
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
3.9/10(Below Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (MSI)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£1420
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
•Standard RAM Capacity16GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity1TB
Top-tier capability in this category9.8/10
•Standard CPU Cores16.0
Solid standard benchmark for category7.6/10
✓High-End Battery Capacity90 Wh
Top-tier capability in this category9.1/10
•Standard Display Resolution2560MP
Solid standard benchmark for category7.2/10
✕Heavy / Bulky Weight2.80kg
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Exceptional processing power from the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
  • ✓Stunning 240Hz Quad HD+ display for fluid gaming and sharp visuals
  • ✓Dedicated NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics with 8GB GDDR6 memory
  • ✓Generous 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage with upgradeable RAM potential
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Heavy 2.8 kg chassis limits daily portability and travel convenience
  • ✕Battery life is constrained when pushing the high-performance hardware off-grid

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

The 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD offers blazing-fast read and write speeds, significantly cutting down boot times and level loads. Supported by a 90 Wh battery and a substantial 240W power supply, it is engineered to deliver peak hardware performance when tethered to an outlet.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity1 TB
Total storage capacity1 TB
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The 240Hz refresh rate at Quad HD+ resolution delivers buttery-smooth motion and crisp text clarity, elevating both competitive gaming and media consumption. Backed by an RTX 4060 discrete GPU, it pushes high frame rates in demanding titles, though it commands a heavier power draw.

HD typeQuad HD+
TouchscreenNo
Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:10
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz
What this metric means:

The 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 paired with 16GB of fast DDR5 memory provides substantial headroom for running resource-heavy applications simultaneously. It easily handles intensive compilation tasks and modern gaming, while the dual SO-DIMM slots allow you to expand memory up to 96GB down the line.

Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory16 GB
Memory clock speed5600 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory96 GB
What this metric means:

The 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 paired with 16GB of fast DDR5 memory provides substantial headroom for running resource-heavy applications simultaneously. It easily handles intensive compilation tasks and modern gaming, while the dual SO-DIMM slots allow you to expand memory up to 96GB down the line.

Efficient cores8
Processor cache24 MB
Processor cores16
Processor model185H
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
Performance cores6
Maximum turbo power115 W
Processor base power45 W
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor boost frequency5.1 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency1.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.8 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.1 GHz
What this metric means:

The 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD offers blazing-fast read and write speeds, significantly cutting down boot times and level loads. Supported by a 90 Wh battery and a substantial 240W power supply, it is engineered to deliver peak hardware performance when tethered to an outlet.

AC adapter power240 W
What this metric means:

The 240Hz refresh rate at Quad HD+ resolution delivers buttery-smooth motion and crisp text clarity, elevating both competitive gaming and media consumption. Backed by an RTX 4060 discrete GPU, it pushes high frame rates in demanding titles, though it commands a heavier power draw.

Discrete graphics cardYes
On-board graphics cardYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
On-board graphics card modelIntel Arc Graphics
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6