MSI GS66 Stealth vs. Alienware X15 R2: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the MSI GS66 Stealth and Alienware X15 R2 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MSI GS66 Stealth Pros
Reasons that MSI GS66 Stealth is better than Alienware X15 R2.
MSI GS66 Stealth supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X15 R2. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X15 R2.
MSI GS66 Stealth 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 X15 R2 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
MSI GS66 Stealth weighed 4.62 pounds, 11% lighter than the 5.15 pounds Alienware X15 R2.
Weight | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Pound | 4.62 lbs. | 5.15 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 2.34 kg |
Alienware X15 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R2 is better than MSI GS66 Stealth.
2022 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X15 R2 has a 71% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside MSI GS66 Stealth.
Alienware X15 R2 supports a faster memory speed than the MSI GS66 Stealth. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the MSI GS66 Stealth.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Released | 2020 | 2022 |
Release Date | - |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $2,199 |
Generations | - |
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Exterior | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Size Comparison | MSI GS66 StealthAlienware X15 R2 | |
Dimensions | 14.10” x 9.76” x 0.72 ~ 0.79” (358.3 x 248 x 18.3 ~ 19.8 mm) |
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Weight | 4.62 lbs (2.1 kg) | 5.15 ~ 5.2 lbs. (2.34 ~ 2.36 kg) |
Colors | - | Lunar light |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | - |
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Display | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Left (4)
Right (5)
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Internal Specs | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 64GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
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Discrete Graphics | GS66 Stealth 10SGS
GS66 Stealth 10SFS
GS66 Stealth 10SF
GS66 Stealth 10SE
GS66 Stealth 10SD
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Connectivity | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 AX Wi-Fi 6 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet |
| 2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC via included Type-C to RJ-45 port dongle |
Battery | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Size | 99.9 Wh (4-cell Li-Polymer battery) | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply | MSI GS66 Stealth 10SD/SE
MSI GS66 Stealth 10SF/SFS/SGS
| 240W power adapter. |
Software | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | - | Alienware Command Center
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Camera & Audio | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
Camera |
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Misc | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
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 | MSI GS66 Stealth | Alienware X15 R2 |
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