Alienware M15 R4 vs. MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R4 and MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Alienware M15 R4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, fast display

customizable rgb lighting

high-quality build

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

dim display

limited upgrade options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R4 and MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R4 vs. MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.03 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.86 kg
Colour Lunar light -
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
BATTERY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A -
INPUT Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Graphics Amplifier Port
LAN
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GF63 10SCSR (655UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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