Alienware M15 R4 vs. MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R4 and MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT). 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 GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vibrant 4k display

extensive connectivity options

robust cooling system

upgradeable components

very expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R4 and MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R4 vs. MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.03 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.79 cm 39.7 cm x 33 cm x 4.2 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 4.2 kg
Colour Lunar light Black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9700K / 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel Z390
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 4
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Total Capacity - 2.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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, subwoofer, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A -
INPUT Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
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
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R4 MSI GT76 9SF (066UK Titan DT)
Included Accessories Power adapter 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W)
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
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 - 2 years
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