Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R2 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.05 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.95 cm | 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm |
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 990 g |
| Case Material | - | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Lunar light | Stellar grey |
| DISPLAY | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 13.3" |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 141 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, 0.179 mm pixel pitch | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 12-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | Overclocked | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - Full HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | 74.9 degrees, RGB camera | IR camera, Windows Hello |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3281-CG | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 75 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare) USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) HDMI Mini DisplayPort Graphics Amplifier Port Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M15 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | MIMO technology, AlienFX Lighting Zones, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 038UK |
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