Alienware M17 R4 vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 R4 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) 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 graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 R4 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R4 vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat Stellar grey
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
STORAGE Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera 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 ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A -
INPUT Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R4 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones MIL-STD-810G tested
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 - 038UK
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