MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) vs. Alienware x16 R1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware x16 R1
Alienware x16 R1

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) and Alienware x16 R1. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid gaming performance

decent battery life

thin bezel display

average build quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Alienware x16 R1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x16 R1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

innovative cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) and Alienware x16 R1
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) vs. Alienware x16 R1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.72 kg
Colour Black Lunar silver
DISPLAY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 188.7
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, 12 ms response rate (max), 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (without overdrive), 0.134 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera)
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh -
Battery Weight - 330 g
AC ADAPTER MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
HDMI 2.1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Alienware Command Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF63 9SC (419UK Thin) Alienware x16 R1
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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