Alienware x14 vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware x14 and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK). 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 x14 vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 26.277 cm x 1.45 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 2.47 kg
Colour Lunar light Grey
DISPLAY Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, Dolby Vision, 0.1725 mm pixel pitch IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/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 Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, N-key rollover, precision glass touchpad, 1 RGB zone Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x14 MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Alienware Battery Defender technology Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
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 - 295UK
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