MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware x17 R2
Alienware x17 R2

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) 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 GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, large display

excellent cooling system

robust build quality

high-quality speakers

very heavy design

short battery life

expensive price point

limited portability

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 GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) and Alienware x17 R2
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 4.56 kg 2.99 kg
Colour Black Lunar light
DISPLAY MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) 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. 144 Hz 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Total Capacity 2.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - 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, subwoofer, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array 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 MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, Killer Wireless xTend Technology -
BATTERY MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 19.5 V
INPUT MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GT75 9SG (295UK Titan) Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost technology 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 - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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