MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)
MSI GL73 8SE (025UK)

Our Rating: 75 %

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) and MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) vs. MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.9 cm x 28.7 cm x 3.3 cm 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5500M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 51 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Interfaces LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL73 8SE (025UK) MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 057UK
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