Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070 $1,350	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
Overview
Brand
Alienware	MSI
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	Katana 15 B13VGK-2000US
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-4800MHz
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	15.6-inch QHD, 165Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.25 kg or 4.96 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	10 Cores (6 Performance + 4 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	16 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	4.9 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	sRGB (standard coverage)
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	Approx. 300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-Glare
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Resizable BAR support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1x M.2 slot (available)
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes, 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	MSI Center with performance profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Cooler Boost 5 (Dual fans, 6 heat pipes)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Limited via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Balanced, Extreme, User Mode
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not officially published
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	53.5Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5 hours (varies with use)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging Supported
Power Adapter
240W	200W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x HDMI, 3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Chiclet with 4-Zone RGB Backlighting
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, Keyboard Only
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	35.9 x 25.9 x 2.52 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, Cooler Boost 5
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and tuning
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Yes, 200W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None included
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (16GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))

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