Alienware M17 R2 vs. MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M17 R2
Alienware M17 R2

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M17 R2 and MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Alienware M17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

striking design aesthetics

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 120Hz display

mechanical keyboard comfort

ample connectivity options

robust build quality

heavier than rivals

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 R2 and MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R2 vs. MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 1.95 cm 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 4.56 kg
Colour Lunar light Black
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB 1.512 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5X SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
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, array microphone Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, XSplit Gamecaster, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, TriDef VR, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R2 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
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 MU-MIMO technology, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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