MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) vs. Alienware x16 R1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) 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.

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Alienware x16 R1 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x16 R1 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

innovative cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

expensive price point

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) and Alienware x16 R1
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) vs. Alienware x16 R1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 22.75 cm x 1.79 cm 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 2.72 kg
Colour Urban silver Lunar silver
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
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 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 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 (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 5200 MHz 6000 MHz
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
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 - 1080p Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, Privacy Camera Kill Switch 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 - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 M.2 2230
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh -
Battery Weight - 330 g
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI (4K support)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Tobii Aware, MSI Center Alienware Command Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (B13M) Alienware x16 R1
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost
Compliant Standards FCC Part 15 B, RoHS, WEEE, JIS C 0950, REACH 2006/1907/EC -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 244UK -
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