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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Alienware X17 R2 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx involves considering factors such as performance, display quality, portability, and price. The Alienware model typically costs a bit more and offers superior performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with a higher general use performance as well. It features a larger screen and a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for fast motion, like gaming, but has a lower resolution than the MSI. The MSI Raider, on the other hand, is slightly less expensive, lighter, and offers a higher resolution OLED display, which provides better color quality and contrast. It has a smaller screen and lower performance scores compared to the Alienware. The MSI's battery is also slightly larger, potentially offering longer usage time. If you prioritize top-tier performance and a high refresh rate for gaming and are okay with a slightly higher price and less portability, the Alienware could be the better choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a more portable laptop with a high-quality display for general use and still decent performance for gaming, the MSI could be a good fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware X17 R2
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Excellent overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5
9.1
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
367.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Dell Alienware X17 R2 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware X17 R2, with its strong resolution and brightness, delivers a clear and vivid display that enhances everyday tasks, making it suitable for general use and detailed engineering or design work which requires accurate color representation. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx not only matches the bright, high-resolution display for sharp and vibrant viewing in general use and provides wide color gamuts for precision in creative projects, but might fall short on the rapid refresh rates necessary for smooth 3D or gaming experiences. Both fall behind in gaming and 3D scenarios due to lower refresh rates, affecting the fluidity of motion crucial for those activities.
Battery
2.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has 2 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Alienware X17 R2 both have only fair portability, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$2,349
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.2
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
367.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
2.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for general use.
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 excels in general use with its high-performance CPU, greater RAM, and premium build quality, offering a better-rounded package for diverse tasks, yet it's heavier and has shorter battery life, affecting portability. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx has a superior screen with higher resolution and an OLED display for vivid colors and contrasts, making it a strong contender for media consumption, but it does come with less RAM and a slightly lower-tier CPU, which may limit performance in some intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
8.9
8.7
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.1
8.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware X17 R2 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good.
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful CPU and GPU, considerable RAM, and high screen refresh rate that are essential for demanding tasks, though it is less portable owing to its size and weight. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, while more portable and with a high-resolution OLED screen for excellent display quality, has less RAM and a less powerful GPU in comparison, which may affect performance in complex engineering software.
Content Creation
8.3
8.3
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both very good for content creation.
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
7.8
7.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Dell Alienware X17 R2 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and MSI Raider GE67Hx both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Alienware X17 R2 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware X17 R2 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.8'' x 0.82'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.82 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.79" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 2 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 87 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 367 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Dell Alienware X17 R2
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The Alienware x17 R2 recognizes targets a significantly higher TGP of 175 W for a roughly 30 percent performance boost over laptops running on the ~100 W GeForce RTX 3080 Ti like the Razer Blade 15 or Gigabyte Aero YE5. Similar results can be found through the CPU as well. This single aspect of the Alienware is perhaps the biggest differentiating factor between it and other ultrathin gaming laptops. Of course, the "performance at all cost" approach comes with drawbacks. Power consumption in particular is through the roof and battery life suffers because of it even when on the lowest performance settings."
MSI Raider GE67Hx
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PCMag
Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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