Alienware x14 vs. MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware x14 and MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI). 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 Raider GE78HX (13VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.15 cm x 26.277 cm x 1.45 cm 38 cm x 29.8 cm x 2.285 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Lunar light -
DISPLAY Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB L3 - 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 (13VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) -
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 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
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 (13VI)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V -
INPUT Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, N-key rollover, precision glass touchpad, 1 RGB zone Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 (8K support)
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware x14 MSI Raider GE78HX (13VI)
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 (13VI)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Features Alienware Battery Defender technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, LED lighting bar
Compliant Standards - BSMI, WEEE, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950
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 - 062UK
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