Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Alienware m18 R2 outperforms the more expensive MSI Raider GE78 HX on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Alienware m18 R2 is 45 days older than the more expensive MSI Raider GE78 HX.
Advantages of Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop
- Up to 21% cheaper than MSI Raider GE78 HX - €3099.0 vs €3899.0
- Up to 21% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than MSI Raider GE78 HX - €36.03 vs €45.34 per FPS
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Jan 11th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
FPS
86
100%
Value, €/FPS
€36.03/FPS
100%
Price, €
€3099
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €3,099 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 73981 minutes ago
Feb 25th, 2024
FPS
86
100%
Value, €/FPS
€45.34/FPS
79.46625496250552%
Price, €
€3899
79%
Buy for €3,899 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 73982 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Jan 11th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Feb 25th, 2024
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
Jan 11th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
12 GB GDDR6 | 192-bit
Pixel Fillrate
133.2 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
386.3 GTexel/s
100%
Feb 25th, 2024
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
12 GB GDDR6 | 192-bit
Pixel Fillrate
133.2 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
386.3 GTexel/s
100%
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
Jan 11th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Core i9-14900HX
2.2 GHz | 24-core
Single-Core
2802
100%
Multi-Core
16516
100%
Feb 25th, 2024
Core i9-14900HX
2.2 GHz | 24-core
Single-Core
2802
100%
Multi-Core
16516
100%
Alienware m18 R2 Gaming Laptop | vs | MSI Raider GE78 HX Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11th, 2024 | Release Date | Feb 25th, 2024 |
| Core i9-14900HX | CPU | Core i9-14900HX |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GPU | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile |
| 32 GB | RAM | 32 GB |
| 1 TB SSD | Storage | 2 TB SSD |
| 2560x1440 | Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| 165 Hz | Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| 18" | Screen Size | 15.6" |
