In depth comparison and review of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm | 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Colour | Black | Lunar silver |
| DISPLAY | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 16" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | - | 188.7 |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Colour Support | 16.8 million colours | - |
| Features | TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light | 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 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 | 16-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 25 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | - |
| MEMORY | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 6000 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB 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 Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2 | NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus |
| Gaming | Yes | 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/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, two woofers, microphone | Six speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3281 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | 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 AX1675 | M.2 2230 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Ethernet Controller | Killer E3100 | - |
| BATTERY | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | - |
| Battery Weight | - | 330 g |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 330 Watt | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A |
| INPUT | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN (RJ-45) HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
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 (SD Card) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network | Alienware Command Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz | ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
| Model Number | 066UK | - |
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