Terms of the previous offer
- Do not rely on the old £599 eligible-portal price unless it reappears after signing in and checking the basket.
- The latest product-data check showed about £879, which is much less compelling for an RTX 3050 laptop.
- The RTX 3050 is a 6GB 45W-class laptop GPU according to MSI’s specification page, so it is for light gaming/creator acceleration rather than high-end gaming.
- Battery life is modest: third-party and listing specs point to about 5 hours / 55Wh, which is normal for this class but not ultraportable territory.
Why the previous offer stood out
- The original £599 price was strong for a new 15.6in Windows laptop with Core Ultra 5 135H, 16GB RAM and a dedicated RTX 3050 6GB GPU.
- The 144Hz IPS-level panel and 120W power adapter made it more capable than many thin everyday laptops at that old price.
- At the rechecked higher price, it should be compared carefully with newer RTX 4050/5060 deals before buying.
Full specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | 9S7-15Q121-002 / VenturePro 15 AI A1UDXG-002UK |
| Processor brand | Intel |
| Processor | Core Ultra 5 135H |
| Processor family | Core Ultra Series 1 |
| NPU performance (TOPS) | 11 |
| Memory (GB) | 16 |
| Ram type | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Gpu brand | NVIDIA |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Gpu type | dedicated |
| Graphics memory (GB) | 6 |
| GPU power (W) | 45 |
| Screen size (inches) | 15.6 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Screen type | IPS-level |
| Screen finish | matte |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 144 |
| Brightness (nits) | Not confirmed |
| Colour gamut | Not confirmed |
| Weight (kg) | 1.9 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Keyboard layout | UK assumed |
| Charger included | Yes |
Condition, warranty and price evidence
- Condition
- New
- Warranty
- 1 year manufacturer guarantee shown in available product specifications
- Eligibility
- The old £599 eligible Health Service, Blue Light Card or student portal route is not currently verified. Treat this as a stale-price record unless the lower portal price returns after signing in.
- Recorded availability
- Rechecked on 2026-07-09: automated product data showed the Currys listing in stock at about £879, not the previous £699 public price or £599 eligible-portal route. Treat the original deal as ended unless the lower price returns.
- Price recorded
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