Alienware M15 R5 vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M15 R5 and MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R5 vs. MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Core black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 188 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
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 -
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
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 Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 65 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 280 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 4 RGB zones Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R5 MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 - 489UK
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