MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Alienware x16 R1
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Alienware x16 R1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.72 kg
Colour Carbon grey Lunar silver
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features IPS-level 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) 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 camera 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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Technology - 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
Battery Weight - 330 g
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Alienware Command Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Alienware x16 R1
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Model Number 263UK -
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