The MSI Raider GE76 offers superior performance with high-end components and is suited for intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, but it's more expensive and heavier, making it less portable. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is a bit more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry, yet it provides ample performance for gaming and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider GE76.
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE76
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The MSI Raider GE76 outshines the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for general use due to its more robust hardware, offering twice as much RAM and storage, as well as a superior processor, better speaker quality, and longer battery life, albeit at the cost of reduced portability owing to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
8.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, providing solid performance for gaming and 3D applications along with a high screen refresh rate suitable for smooth gameplay, although the MSI Raider GE76 steps up the game with an even more powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU and similar high screen refresh rate, offering enhanced visual performance for the most demanding games and rendering tasks. Both laptops feature quality CPUs and high-resolution IPS screens, though the greater GPU power in the MSI may give it a slight edge in intensively graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE76 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a strong CPU and high-end GPU, ample for demanding engineering software, and has a quality screen, but its lower RAM and storage capacity compared to the MSI Raider GE76 may limit its performance in very intensive tasks. The MSI Raider GE76, on the other hand, offers superior CPU and GPU performance, double the RAM, and a larger, brighter screen with better color accuracy, which are critical for complex engineering and design work, though it is less portable and has a lower speaker quality compared to the Alienware.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE76 is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.2/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE76 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, laptops like the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and MSI Raider GE76 provide crisp images and vibrant colors due to their high resolutions and panel quality, making for an enjoyable viewing experience. In engineering and design, accurate color representation is crucial, and both these laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that the colors you see on-screen are precise and true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a higher refresh rate is essential for smooth motion, and on these laptops, the lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion during fast-paced action.
Portability
Fair
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
6.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability, while the MSI Raider GE76 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,200
$3,552
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the MSI Raider GE76 costs $3,552.
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
"The MSI Raider GE76: with Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven. Yes, MSI could improve some aspects (like the quality of the webcam), but the manufacturer offers a very convincing and balanced overall package. The biggest advantage is definitely the immense performance potential. The combination of Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and two NVMe SSDs offers a lot of performance for the next couple of years and plenty of power for 3D applications. Most titles would run smoothly on an external 4K screen no matter the quality preset. We came away impressed with the integrated 360 Hz panel's fast response times and good color accuracy."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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