MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) and Alienware x17 R2. 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.99 kg
Colour Core black Lunar light
DISPLAY MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 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 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 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 x17 R2
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E3100G
BATTERY MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
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
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Vector GP66 (12UHO) Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 489UK -
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