Side by side comparison and review of Alienware Area and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware Area based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
upgradeable components
vibrant 300Hz display
advanced cooling system
stylish, robust design
heavy and bulky
short battery life
expensive
loud under load
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
lightweight design
fast intel evo platform
high-resolution display
efficient thermal management
good battery life
limited graphics power
fewer port options
higher price point
no dedicated GPU
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm | 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm |
Weight | 4.7 kg | 990 g |
Case Material | - | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Colour | Lunar light with high endurance clear coat | Stellar grey |
DISPLAY | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 13.3" |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | - |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
Features | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate | IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 12-core |
Cache | 16 MB | 18 MB |
Chipset | Intel Z490 | - |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | 74.9 degrees | IR camera, Windows Hello |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Four speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3282-CG | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | - |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
BATTERY | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 75 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 19.5 V | - |
INPUT | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
Features | - | White LED backlight |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone/headphone retaskable port Graphics Amplifier Port |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | - | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | - | MIL-STD-810G tested |
Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
Model Number | 51m R2 | 038UK |