Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX $3,200	MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
Overview
Brand
Alienware	MSI
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	Vector 16 HX AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Core Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	Up to 5.3 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	30MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	500 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-Glare, G-Sync Compatible
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Resizable BAR, AI Tensor Cores
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Per-Key RGB via SteelSeries GG
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Cooler Boost 5 with dual fans and six heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes, via MSI Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Balanced, Extreme Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	99.9Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging
Power Adapter
240W	280W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
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 Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.7mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass 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, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Core Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, Per-Key RGB Keyboard
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	35.8 x 26.7 x 2.3 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Cooler Boost 5 Technology
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed MSI Center for system control and customization
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Yes, 280W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX?

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

Advantages of MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.5 lbs vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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