Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS vs MSI Vector 16″
Comparison summary
- MSI Vector 16″ is clearly winner for gaming and offers more value.
- For performance Vector has a lot better processor. It also features more memory.
- Vector has Windows 11 Pro, which is both better and safer than Windows 10 that is in Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS.
- When it comes to graphics Vector has a lot faster graphics card.
- Vector features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS offers a larger screen. For carrying Vector is lighter.
- Vector offers more SSD storage.
Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS
MSI Vector 16″
Compare specifications
| Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS | MSI Vector 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-7820HK | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 17″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) | 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches | |
| (35.69 x 28.4 x 2.84 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 250gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| June 7, 2017 | December 22, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,500.00 | $2,449.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,500.00 | $2,449.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 26 min agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 13 h agoIn stock |
Compare Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS / MSI Vector 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS summary
Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor plus also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card that is lackluster for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 30% of the games published this year. Only Full HD resolution is subpar for the 17-inch IPS screen. Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS is quite bulky at 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg).
Alienware AW17R4-7006SLV-PUS 17" Gaming Laptop (7th Generation Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD, Silver) with NVIDIA GTX 1070
7th Generation Intel Core i7-7820HK (Quad-Core, 8MB Cache, Overclocking up to 4.4GHz )
16GB DDR4 at 2400MHz included; 32GB Maximum
256GB SSD (boot)+ 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD; No optical Drive
17.3 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare 300-nits Display with Tobii IR Eye-tracking
Windows 10 Operating System; Silver
ASIN: B01MSWS8UX
MSI Vector 16″ summary
MSI Vector is an impressive value gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU that is impressive well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a fantastic AMD processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price. WQXGA resolution is fantastic for the 16″ 240 Hz display. The 1000gb SSD storage is good leaves room for improvement. It is quite heavy at 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg).
msi Vector 16 HX AI 16" 2560x1600 240Hz Display Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (16 Cores, 2.4-5.3 GHz), NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
16” QHD+ (2560x1600), 240Hz, IPS-Level
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (16 cores, 32 threads, 2.4/5.3 GHz, 64 MB cache)
32GB RAM Memory & 1TB SSD Storage
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 powers advanced AI with 992 AI TOPS Up to 2220MHz Boost Clock 140W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost.
ASIN: B0G48HHJF8