Alienware M15 R7 vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M15 R7
Alienware M15 R7

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R7 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M). 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 M15 R7 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R7 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) 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 port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R7 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R7 vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 2.06 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Carbon grey
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 8 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera, 75.8 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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
BATTERY Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 1 RGB zone White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R7 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones MIL-STD-810G tested
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number - 043UK
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