Alienware M15 R6 specs, features, and analysis
Here's what you need to know about 2021 Alienware M15 R6 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.
Alienware M15 R6 |
Availability | Alienware M15 R6 |
Released | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing |
|
Generations |
Exterior | Alienware M15 R6 |
Dimensions | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | 5.93 lbs (2.69 kg) |
Colors | Dark Moon Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
|
Display | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
|
Ports | Alienware M15 R6 |
Ports |
|
Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R6 |
Processor |
|
Geekbench 5 Single CoreGeekbench 5 Multi-Core | |
Integrated Graphics |
|
Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
|
Discrete Graphics |
|
Storage | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Alienware M15 R6 |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size |
|
Power Supply | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware M15 R6 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps |
|
Camera & Audio | Alienware M15 R6 |
Camera |
|
Audio |
|
Misc | Alienware M15 R6 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Key Features | Alienware M15 R6 |
At Glance |
Photos
Our analysis and reviews
What we like
Reasons to like about Alienware M15 R6.
Alienware M15 R6 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
Requirements | Alienware M15 R6 |
---|---|
Secure Boot | Yes |
TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
Processor | Intel Core i5-11400H → Intel Core i9-11900H |
4GB RAM | 8GB → 64GB |
64GB Drive | 256GB → 4TB |
2 Cores CPU | 6 → 8 cores |
Alienware M15 R6 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. Learn more
Storage Slots | Alienware M15 R6 |
---|---|
M.2 | x2 |
The Alienware M15 R6 has two RAM slots which you can use to add or replace with a larger one if it isn't already at the maximum size that the system chipset support. Learn more
Memory | Alienware M15 R6 |
---|---|
Slots | x2 |
Type | DDR4 XMP |
Speed | 3466 MHz |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP
What's new
Improvements over its predecessor.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware M15 R6 has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
What's missing
Downsides over its predecessor.
Alienware M15 R6 weighed 5.93 pounds, 10% heavier than the 5.34 pounds Alienware M15 R5.
Weight | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R5 |
---|---|---|
Pound | 5.93 lbs. | 5.34 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.69 kg | 2.42 kg |
Comments and User Reviews
You can use the form below to submit your reviews or share any thoughts about Alienware M15 R6.