Alienware X14 R1 vs. MSI GF65 Thin 10UX: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Alienware X14 R1 and MSI GF65 Thin 10UX specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware X14 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than MSI GF65 Thin 10UX.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X14 R1 has a 122% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10750H inside MSI GF65 Thin 10UX.
Alienware X14 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the MSI GF65 Thin 10UX. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the MSI GF65 Thin 10UX.
MSI GF65 Thin 10UX Pros
Reasons that MSI GF65 Thin 10UX is better than Alienware X14 R1.
MSI GF65 Thin 10UX supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X14 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X14 R1.
MSI GF65 Thin 10UX comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware X14 R1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |
MSI GF65 Thin 10UX has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 2021 (CES 2021) |
Pricing | Starting at $1,799 | - |
Applicable Models |
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Generations |
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Exterior | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Dimensions | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) | 14.13” x 10.0” x 0.85” (359 x 254 x 21.7 mm) |
Weight | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) | 4.10 lbs (1.86 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light | - |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | 14” FHD 144Hz 1920 x 1080, 16:9, 144Hz, 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 7ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus. |
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Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
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Internal Specs | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| Up to 64GB 2666MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics |
| NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6 Supports up to 1485MHz Boost Clock, 75W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. |
Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
| 2 x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen3) |
Connectivity | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet | - | Realtek RTL8111HS-CG Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Size | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. | 51 Wh (3-cell Li-Ion battery) |
Power Supply | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. | 180W proprietary power adapter |
Software | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
| Dragon Center MSI App Player |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Camera |
| HD Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720) camera. |
Audio |
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Misc | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | - |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics | - |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Alienware X14 R1 | MSI GF65 Thin 10UX |
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