MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) and Alienware x17 R2. 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.

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

efficient thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

noisy under load

Alienware x17 R2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x17 R2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling technology

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) and Alienware x17 R2
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.7 cm x 1.9 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.99 kg
Colour Carbon grey Lunar light
DISPLAY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. 240 Hz 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Quad-level Cell (QLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6700M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 10 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p 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 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Delta 15 (A5EFK) Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
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 046UK -
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