Alienware x14 vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Alienware x14 and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x14 vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 26.277 cm x 1.45 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Lunar light Core black
DISPLAY Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 157 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
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 MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees IR 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 Speakers, four woofers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V 330 Watt
INPUT Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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 Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Features Alienware Battery Defender technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 051UK
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