Detailed comparison and review of Alienware Area and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm | 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Lunar light with high endurance clear coat | - |
| DISPLAY | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | - | Mini LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 1000 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate | Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 10-core |
| Cache | 16 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 1 | - |
| STORAGE | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Studio |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | 74.9 degrees | IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Four speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3282-CG | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| Audio Features | - | Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 81.77 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone/headphone retaskable port Graphics Amplifier Port |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2.1 (8K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware Area | MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | - | MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 51m R2 | 242UK |
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