Alienware x17 R1 vs. MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware x17 R1 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 x17 R1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x17 R1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality 4k display

advanced cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price tag

short battery life

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 x17 R1 and MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x17 R1 vs. MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 29.94 cm x 2.14 cm 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm
Weight 3.2 kg 4.56 kg
Colour Lunar light Black
DISPLAY Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 360 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Total Capacity - 1.512 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 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
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5X SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, RGB camera, 75.8 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E3100G -
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield
BATTERY Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 8-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 87 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 330 Watt
INPUT Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Interfaces LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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 (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) 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 x17 R1 MSI GT75 8RG (022UK Titan)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost 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 - 15 months Limited warranty - 2 years
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