Alienware M15 R4 vs. MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R4 and MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard). 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 GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R4 and MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R4 vs. MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.03 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.79 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Lunar light -
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
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 -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A -
INPUT Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
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
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
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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