Alienware x17 R1 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware x17 R1 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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 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 Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware x17 R1 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
87 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x17 R1 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 29.94 cm x 2.14 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 3.2 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Lunar light -
DISPLAY Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
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 Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
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 IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E3100G -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 87 Wh 81.77 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x17 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler 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 - 1 year
Model Number - 242UK
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