In depth comparison and review of Alienware x17 R2 and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm |
| Weight | 2.99 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Lunar light | - |
| DISPLAY | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | - |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 480 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 10-core |
| Cache | L3 - 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus | - |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) | Yes |
| 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 | Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3281 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
| Audio Features | - | Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer Ethernet E3100G | - |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 87 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 19.5 V | - |
| INPUT | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination | Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 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) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI (8K support) |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial) | MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware x17 R2 | MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging | 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 - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | 033UK |
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