Alienware M15 vs. MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 and MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB). 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.

MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid rgb lighting

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 and MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 vs. MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.25 cm x 27.5 cm x 1.999 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Epic silver -
DISPLAY Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination SteelSeries Engine 3
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 MSI GE63 8SF (090UK Raider RGB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months Limited warranty - 2 years
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