Detailed comparison and review of Alienware x17 R1 and MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.92 cm x 29.94 cm x 2.14 cm | 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm |
Weight | 3.2 kg | 2.43 kg |
Colour | Lunar light | - |
DISPLAY | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | - |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 360 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
Features | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch | - |
PROCESSOR | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 24 MB | - |
64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
Chipset | Intel HM570 | Mobile Intel HM175 |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | - |
MEMORY | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) | Yes - 720p |
Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) | - |
Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello, 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 | Two subwoofers, two tweeters, dual array microphone | Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3281 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | - |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E3100G | - |
BATTERY | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 87 Wh | 65 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 19.5 V | 180 Watt |
INPUT | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB | SteelSeries Full Color |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Interfaces | LAN 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 |
LAN HDMI Microphone input Headphone/SPDIF combo jack Mini DisplayPort 3 x USB 3.0 USB 2.0 |
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Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) |
SOFTWARE | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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Software Included | Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware x17 R1 | MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 15 months | - |