Alienware M17 vs. MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 and MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro). 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 vs. MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41 cm x 29.2 cm x 2.176 cm 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 2.43 kg
Colour Epic silver -
DISPLAY Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.199 mm pixel pitch -
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive (8 GB flash) 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus, 74.9 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Audio Features Realtek High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2400 -
BATTERY Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 180 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Type Touchpad, alphanumeric keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4-zone illumination SteelSeries Full Color
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
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