MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). 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.

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

vivid 4k display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

high-speed connectivity

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Black Core black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Output 180 Watt 330 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 064UK 051UK
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