Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R5 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 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm | 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm |
| Weight | 2.69 kg | 990 g |
| Case Material | - | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Dark Side of the Moon | Stellar grey |
| DISPLAY | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 13.3" |
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| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 188 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, 240 Hz refresh rate | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 12-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 18 MB |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Alienware M15 R5 | 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 | 3200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | - | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - 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 ALC3254 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x | - |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 86 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 6.17 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 4 RGB zones | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Features | AlienFX Lighting Zones | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 50 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 15 months | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 038UK |
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