In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) and Alienware x16 R1. 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 | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm | 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Colour | Carbon grey | Lunar silver |
| DISPLAY | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 16" |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 188.7 |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Features | IPS-level | 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 |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | - |
| MEMORY | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 6000 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 6000 MHz |
| STORAGE | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | - | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) | NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) |
| Resolution | - | 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | 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 | Stereo speakers, microphone | Six speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3281 |
| Compliant Standards | Digital Theater Systems (DTS) | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Output: Hi-Res Audio | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | M.2 2230 |
| BATTERY | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 52 Wh | - |
| Battery Weight | - | 330 g |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A |
| INPUT | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | White LED backlight | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
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 |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro | Alienware Command Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | - |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested | ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site | - |
| Model Number | 043UK | - |
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