Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M17 R2 and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 1.95 cm | 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm |
| Weight | 2.63 kg | 990 g |
| Case Material | - | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Lunar light | Stellar grey |
| DISPLAY | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - IPS | 13.3" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 12-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2666 MHz | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Total Capacity | 1.024 TB | - |
|---|---|---|
| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
| RAID Level | RAID 0 | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) |
| Camera | Yes - Full 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, array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3281-CG | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card | - |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 75 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (white) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | White LED backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI Mini DisplayPort Graphics Amplifier Port Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI (4K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | - | Tobii Aware, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M17 R2 | MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Security | - | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | MU-MIMO technology, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 038UK |
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