In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R3 and MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.03 cm x 27.62 cm x 1.97 cm | 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm |
Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.43 kg |
Colour | Lunar light | - |
DISPLAY | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 141 | - |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | - |
Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut | - |
PROCESSOR | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 12 MB | - |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | Intel HM470 | Mobile Intel HM175 |
Features | Intel Thermal Velocity Boost | - |
MEMORY | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2667 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2667 MHz | - |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
STORAGE | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | 74.9 degrees, RGB camera | - |
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 | Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3281-CG | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 | - |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Killer E3000 | - |
BATTERY | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 65 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
INPUT | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB | SteelSeries Full Color |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Graphics Amplifier Port LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
LAN HDMI Microphone input Headphone/SPDIF combo jack Mini DisplayPort 3 x USB 3.0 USB 2.0 |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M15 R3 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | AlienFX Lighting Zones | - |
Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |