Dell Pro Rugged 14 vs MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
42.1Performancechip39
68.1Graphics82.1
49.4Displayspec-based48
38Batteryspec-based40.3
42.9Portabilityspec-based37.1
3 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 145 spec wins — MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Rugged 14 scores 46.4 against 46.5 for MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Rugged 14
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 39
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 15% lower weight: 2.04 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 68
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 98% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 10,397 vs 5,249
- 31% lower thickness: 23.2 mm vs 33.6 mm
- 24% higher Screen size: 17.3 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 17.3 ″+24% |
| Panel type | WVA anti-glare (touchscreen) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation (4GB GDDR6) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 (2x8GB, 2 slots, max 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,408Bottom 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,022Bottom 9% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 5,249Bottom 2% | 10,397+98%Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53.5 Wh | 55.2 Wh+3% |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.04 kg+15% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 33.6 mm | 23.2 mm+31% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1-2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C (Power Delivery, second optional), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RS-232 serial, RJ45 1GbE, microSD, headset combo jack, optional configurable I/O bay | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | HD RGB camera | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Rugged 14 | MSI VenturePro 17 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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