Alienware Area-51m vs. MSI GE66 Raider 10SX: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware Area-51m and MSI GE66 Raider 10SX specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware Area-51m Pros
Reasons that Alienware Area-51m is better than MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.
Intel Core i9-9900K inside Alienware Area-51m has a 21% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.
Alienware Area-51m has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX Pros
Reasons that MSI GE66 Raider 10SX is better than Alienware Area-51m.
2020 vs. 2019
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware Area-51m. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2800MHz of system memory on the Alienware Area-51m.
MSI GE66 Raider 10SX weighed 5.24 pounds, 39% lighter than the 8.54 pounds Alienware Area-51m.
Weight | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
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Pound | 8.54 lbs. | 5.24 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.87 kg | 2.38 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware Area-51m and MSI GE66 Raider 10SX.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
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Slots | x4 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 XMP | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,549.99 | - |
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Exterior | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Dimensions | 15.85 x 12.565 x 1.09 - 1.23 in (402.6 x 319.14 x 27.65 - 31.2 mm)
| 14.09” x 10.51” x 0.92” (358 x 267 x 23.4 mm) |
Weight | Maximum at 8.54 lbs. (3.87 Kg) | 5.24 lbs (2.38 kg) |
Colors |
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Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
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Internal Specs | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 64GB 2933MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics |
| MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS
MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS
MSI GE66 Raider 10SF
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Storage | Available Slots
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Connectivity | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet |
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Battery | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Size |
| 99.9 Wh (4-cell Li-Ion battery) |
Power Supply |
| MSI GE66 Raider 10SF/10SGS
MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS
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Software | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home |
Built-in Apps |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera 1080p (1920 x 1080 FHD) camera. |
Audio |
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Misc | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
Sensors |
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Security |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware Area-51m | MSI GE66 Raider 10SX |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware Area-51m, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9900K with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch GE66 Raider 10SX was introduced by MSI about a year later in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware Area-51m has a 17.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch MSI GE66 Raider 10SX. In addition, the Alienware Area-51m weighs 8.54 lbs. about 62% heavier than the 5.24 lbs. MSI GE66 Raider 10SX. Moreover, measured at 15.85” x 12.565” x 1.23”, the Alienware Area-51m is much bulkier than the MSI GE66 Raider 10SX at 14.09” x 10.51” x 0.92”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware Area-51m supports up to 64GB 2800 MHz DDR4 XMP memory that you can upgrade with four memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For MSI GE66 Raider 10SX, it supports up to 64GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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