Alienware Windows 11 15″ (m15 R5) vs MSI Vector 16″
Comparison summary
- MSI Vector 16″ is quite a winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance Vector has a lot better processor. Alienware Windows 11 15″ has more memory.
- Vector has Windows 11 Pro, which is both better and safer than Windows 11 Home that is in Windows 11.
- When it comes to graphics Vector has a lot better graphics card.
- Vector features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- For portability Windows 11 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
- Windows 11 offers more SSD storage.
Alienware Windows 11 15″ (m15 R5)
MSI Vector 16″
Compare specifications
| Alienware Windows 11 15″ (m15 R5) | MSI Vector 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.34 lbs (2.42 kg) | 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.02 x 10.73 x 0.9 inches | 14.05 x 11.18 x 1.12 inches |
| (35.61 x 27.25 x 2.29 cm) | (35.69 x 28.4 x 2.84 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 4000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| May 4, 2022 | December 22, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,499.00 | $2,449.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,499.00 | $2,449.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 h agoOnly 1 new offer left | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 13 h agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
Alienware Windows 11 15″ (m15 R5)
MSI Vector 16″
Compare Alienware Windows 11 15″ / MSI Vector 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
Alienware Windows 11 15″ (m15 R5) summary
Alienware Windows 11 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2022. It doesn't have the best AMD processor, but decent memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3070 GPU that is not the best great for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 60% of the games published this year. The 4000gb SSD storage is a very good amount. Merely Full HD resolution is not the best for the 15-inch 165 Hz display. It is quite heavy at 5.34 lbs (2.42 kg).
Alienware [Windows 11] m15 R5 GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 165Hz 3ms FHD, Octa-Core AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (Beat i7-11370H), 64GB DDR4, 4TB PCIe SSD, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, RGB Keyboard
Cne AcblI Powered AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Processor @ 3.2GHz (8 Cores, 16 Threads, 20M Cache, up to 4.40GHz).
15.6", FHD 1920x1080, 165Hz, Non-Touch, 3ms, ComfortView Plus Display; NVI-DIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 Graphics.
64GB DDR4 Memory; 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD; No Optical drive
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 802.11ax 2x2 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2. 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports; 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port; 1 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A port; 1 HDMI 2.1 Output; 1 Power DC In C port; 1 2.5Gbps rated RJ-45 Ethernet port; 1 Global Headset jack.
Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. Alienware mSeries 4-Zone AlienFX RGB keyboard (Programmable with up to 16.8 million distinct colors); Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish.
ASIN: B09XQGRTY6
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