Alienware M15 R7 vs. MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M15 R7
Alienware M15 R7

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R7 and MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK). 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 R7 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R7 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

affordable gaming option

full HD display

cooling system efficiency

decent build quality

average battery life

heavy design

no USB-C port

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R7 and MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R7 vs. MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 2.06 cm 38.3 cm x 26 cm x 2.9 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 8 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus Anti-glare, WideView, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera, 75.8 degrees -
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, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 2+ sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
BATTERY Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 1 RGB zone Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, MSI Sizing, WTFast Gamers Private Network, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 2+, MSI Help Desk, X-Boost, NVIDIA GeForce Experience
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R7 MSI GL62M 7RDX (1861UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 4 technology, X Boost function
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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