Side by side comparison and review of Alienware M17 R4 and MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro). 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 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm | 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.43 kg |
| Colour | Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat | - |
| DISPLAY | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch | - |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 16 MB | - |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | Mobile Intel HM175 |
| Features | Intel Thermal Velocity Boost | - |
| MEMORY | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| STORAGE | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| 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 | Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3281-CG | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 | - |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100 | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 86 Wh | 65 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A | 180 Watt |
| INPUT | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones | SteelSeries Full Color |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Graphics Amplifier Port LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
LAN HDMI Microphone input Headphone/SPDIF combo jack Mini DisplayPort 3 x USB 3.0 USB 2.0 |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M17 R4 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | AlienFX Lighting Zones | - |
| Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | - |
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