Alienware M15 R1 vs. Alienware M15 R3: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Alienware M15 R1 and Alienware M15 R3 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware M15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R1 is better than Alienware M15 R3.
Alienware M15 R1 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware M15 R3 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Alienware M15 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R3 is better than Alienware M15 R1.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R3 has a 43% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside Alienware M15 R1.
Alienware M15 R3 weighed 4.65 pounds, 5% lighter than the 4.85 pounds Alienware M15 R1.
Weight | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Pound | 4.85 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.20 kg | 2.11 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R1 and Alienware M15 R3.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 2666MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Available on May 2020 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,379.99 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
Generations |
Exterior | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Dimensions | 14.27 x 10.85 x 0.70 - 0.78 in (362 x 275 x 17.90 - 19.99 mm) Width: 14.27 in. (362 mm) Depth: 10.85 in. (275 mm) Height: 0.70 - 0.78 in. (17.90 - 19.99 mm) | Base Width: 14.19 in. (360.30 mm) Depth: 10.87 in. (276.20 mm) Height: 0.72 - 0.78 in. (18.30 - 19.70 mm) Width: 14.19 in. (360.30 mm) Depth: 10.86 in. (275.90 mm) Height: 0.70 - 0.78 in. (17.90 - 19.70 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.85 lbs (2.20 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Left (4)
Right (2)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.Onboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply |
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Software | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R1 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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