Alienware M17 vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M17
Alienware M17

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M17 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

customizable RGB lighting

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud fans 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 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41 cm x 29.2 cm x 2.176 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Epic silver Stellar grey
DISPLAY Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 13.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.199 mm pixel pitch IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 9 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive (8 GB flash) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus, 74.9 degrees IR camera, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Audio Features Realtek High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E2400 -
BATTERY Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Touchpad, alphanumeric keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features 4-zone illumination White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 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 - 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
Model Number - 038UK
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