MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) vs. Alienware x16 R1

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) vs. Alienware x16 R1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.72 kg
Colour Core black Lunar silver
DISPLAY MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 188.7
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features - 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 Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6000 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes 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/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: Nahimic audio, Hi-Res Audio -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 2230
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh -
Battery Weight - 330 g
AC ADAPTER MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Alienware Command Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x16 R1
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology 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 489UK -
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