Alienware x16 R1 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware x16 R1 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Alienware x16 R1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x16 R1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

innovative cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware x16 R1 and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x16 R1 vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.72 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Lunar silver -
DISPLAY Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) 188.7 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, 12 ms response rate (max), 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (without overdrive), 0.134 mm pixel pitch Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz -
Rated Speed 6000 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 1080p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Six speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 81.77 Wh
Battery Weight 330 g -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A -
INPUT Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
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 - 242UK
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