Alienware M15 R2 vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R2 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M). 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.

Alienware M15 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

striking slim design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling technology

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R2 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R2 vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.05 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.95 cm 31.4 cm x 22.75 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.16 kg 1.49 kg
Colour Lunar light Urban silver
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 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 14 Evo (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 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 14 Evo (B13M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
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 -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R2 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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
Compliant Standards - FCC Part 15 B, RoHS, WEEE, JIS C 0950, REACH 2006/1907/EC
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 - 244UK
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