Alienware M17 R4 vs. MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 R4 and MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK). 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 M17 R4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 R4 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

premium build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 R4 and MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R4 vs. MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm 35.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat Carbon grey
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch -
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost -
MEMORY Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Quad-level Cell (QLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 AMD Radeon RX 6700M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 10 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
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
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 82 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 240 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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
Graphics Amplifier Port
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 046UK
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