Comparison of MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)
Comparison of Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV) vs MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009)

MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)

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Comparison summary

  • Titan GT77 is the better value option.
  • Titan GT77 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in Alienware 18 Area-51.
  • For graphics performance 18 Area-51 has a lot better graphics card.
  • Titan GT77 has a higher resolution screen (4k).
  • For carrying 18 Area-51 is lighter. Its also thinner and smaller in size.
  • 18 Area-51 has a bigger SSD.
Compare technical specifications of MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009)
Compare technical specifications of Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)

MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009)

Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)

120hz screeni7 CPUHigh resolution
2026 modelHigh resolution

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MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009)Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i7-12800HX-
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce RTX 5080
Screen size
17.3″-
Screen resolution
4k (3840 x 2160 pixels)WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Weight
13.95 lbs (6.33 kg)9.56 lbs (4.34 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.6 x 13 x 0.91 inches16.14 x 12.59 x 1.2 inches
(39.62 x 33.02 x 2.31 cm)(41 x 31.98 x 3.05 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Hard drives
1000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
August 15, 2022April 18, 2026
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$4,499.00$4,899.99
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Laptop Dimensions

MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009)

15.6 in
39.62 cm
13 in
33.02 cm
Thickness: 0.91 in (2.31 cm)

Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV)

16.14 in
41 cm
12.59 in
31.98 cm
Thickness: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)

Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ / Alienware 18 Area-51 vs other gaming laptops:

16″
Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs Razer Blade 16 (RZ09-05819EN4-R3U1)
Razer Blade 16
RZ09-05819EN4-R3U1
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$4,899.99
16″
Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs Razer Blade 16 (RZ09-05818EN4-R3U1)
Razer Blade 16
RZ09-05818EN4-R3U1
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model64 GB RAMThinHigh resolution
$4,699.99
16″
Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G635LX-XS97)
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16
G635LX-XS97
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,499.99
$4,149.99
18″
Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G835LX-XS97)
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18
G835LX-XS97
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,499.99
18″
Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LXG-DB96)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
G835LXG-DB96
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5090 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,999.00
18″
Compare MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (G835LWG-DB96)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18
G835LWG-DB96
Runs 90% of new games on recommended RTX 5080 GPU2026 model32 GB RAMHigh resolution
$4,299.99
MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) viewed from another angle
Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV) viewed from another angle

MSI Titan GT77 17″ (12009) summary

MSI Titan GT77 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less memory overall for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti video card which is not the best for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 4k resolution is impressive for the 17-inch 120 Hz screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is satisfactory but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 13.95 lbs (6.33 kg).

msi Titan GT77 17.3" UHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-12800HX RTX 3070 Ti 32GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, USB-Type C, Cooler Boost Titan, Win11 Pro: Core Black 12UHS-009

Powered Up: The 12th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor to deliver maximum efficiency in gameplay, Multi-task work and producTivity.

Get Up To Date: Hit the ground running with the all new Windows 11 Pro perfect for at home use or running a business.

Ray-Tracing: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU powered by the NVIDIA 2nd gen RTX architecture for the most realistic ray-traced graphics and cutting-edge AI features.

4K Display: The 17.3" 4K UHD, 120Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 display delivers an abundant color gamut, more vivid colors and faster display for the ultimate gaming experience.

High-Speed Data: Thunderbolt 4 and DDR5-4800 memory for the fastest data transfer, system speed and responsiveness.

ASIN: B0B2KYC3Z2

Alienware 18 Area-51 (TM6KV) summary

Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop, RTX 5080, Intel Ultra 9 290HX | WQXGA 300Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Home, Liquid Teal, AA18250

Unapologetic power: Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits.

Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI

Intelligent processing: Intel Core Ultra HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favorite things to do.

Introducing the Cryo-Chamber: Developed by our engineers, Area-51’s new Cryo-Chamber structure, located at the bottom of the laptop, focuses air to the core components where it matters the most.

Bringing comfort to the forefront: Our new Area-51 laptops combine mystery and other-wordly design with fluid contours and soft surfaces that inspires comfortable gameplay for hours.

Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.

ASIN: B07HJPZJ51

MSI Titan GT77 17″
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