Alienware Area vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware Area and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Alienware Area Review

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

MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware Area and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware Area vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 4.7 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Lunar light with high endurance clear coat -
DISPLAY Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel Z490 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3282-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware Area MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
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 242UK
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