Alienware x16 R1 vs. MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware x16 R1 and MSI Vector GP77 (13VG). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x16 R1 vs. MSI Vector GP77 (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.72 kg 2.8 kg
Colour Lunar silver Black
DISPLAY Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 188.7 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 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 IPS-level
PROCESSOR Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
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 6000 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
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 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - 720p
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Six speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
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 Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 65 Wh
Battery Weight 330 g -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x16 R1 MSI Vector GP77 (13VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards - BSMI, FCC Part 15 B, RoHS, WEEE, JIS C 0950, REACH 2006/1907/EC
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 - 027UK
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