Alienware M15 R6 vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R6 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M). 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.

Alienware M15 R6 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R6 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, fast refresh display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R6 and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
87 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R6 vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat | Dark Side of the Moon Carbon grey
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
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. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Dell ComfortView Plus IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
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 Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A -
INPUT Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, 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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R6 MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features - 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 - 1 year - on-site
Model Number - 043UK
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