MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) and Alienware x17 R2. 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 GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

good thermal management

ample connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

limited upgradeability

Alienware x17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling technology

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) and Alienware x17 R2
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87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 1.89 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.99 kg
Colour - Lunar light
DISPLAY MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
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. 300 Hz 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Thin bezel design Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features IR camera IR/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 Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
BATTERY MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 10SGS (065UK Stealth) Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Nahimic Audio Engine AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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