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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a higher refresh rate display and more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, ideal for gaming and visually demanding tasks. However, with a traditional IPS display and heavier weight, it’s less portable and has lower screen resolution compared to the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo. Conversely, the MSI offers a higher resolution OLED screen, making for vibrant visuals, and a lighter design, enhancing portability. It's also equipped with more storage and double the memory of the Dell, benefiting multitasking and professional work. If gaming is your focus, the Dell may suit you better, whereas the MSI is well-suited for business use and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is rated very good for general use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, larger RAM, and longer battery life, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1, although still good for general use, has a lower screen resolution and less RAM, but offers greater portability due to its smaller size and weight. Additionally, the MSI Prestige's more generous storage and cutting-edge processor helps in handling a wider range of tasks more efficiently, but the Alienware, with its higher screen refresh rate and gaming-focused GPU, is better suited for gaming despite its lower portability score.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.7
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 stands out for gaming and 3D with its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 144Hz, delivering smooth and responsive visuals critical in gaming scenarios. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, although equipped with a less common Intel Arc GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, compensates with a higher quality OLED screen providing vibrant colors and details for a visually rich gaming and 3D experience.
Content Creation
7.9
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
7.7
8.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
7.9
8.4
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, both the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo have displays with resolutions and brightness levels that make for a pleasing visual experience, with MSI having an edge due to its superior screen clarity and brightness. For engineering and design work, the MSI Prestige stands out with its wider color gamut, providing more accurate color representation which is essential for precise design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short because they lack high refresh rates, which are key to smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$1,349
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 excels in engineering and design due to its potent CPU, ample RAM, and Nvidia RTX GPU which is beneficial for compute-intensive tasks, coupled with a high-refresh-rate screen. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo stands out with its even more powerful processor, double the RAM for multitasking, and an OLED screen with higher resolution and colors accuracy which is ideal for detailed graphical work. Both laptops offer a high-quality keyboard, reasonable portability, and manage heat and noise well, with the MSI also having notable speaker quality.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to have very good portability, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware x14 R1
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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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