Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M15 R5 and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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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 | 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm |
| Weight | 2.69 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Colour | Dark Side of the Moon | Core black |
| DISPLAY | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17" |
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| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 188 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, 240 Hz refresh rate | MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 16-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM770 |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | 5600 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
| Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | 74.9 degrees, RGB camera | IR 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 | Speakers, four woofers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3254 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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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 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 86 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 6.17 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 19.5 V | 330 Watt |
| INPUT | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 4 RGB zones | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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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 LAN HDMI 2.1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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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) | MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M15 R5 | MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Features | AlienFX Lighting Zones | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| 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 - 2 years |
| Model Number | - | 051UK |
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