Alienware M17 R2 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 R2 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 R2 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 1.95 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Lunar light -
DISPLAY Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, Eyesafe technology Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V -
INPUT Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 R2 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
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 - 242UK
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