Alienware M15 R1 vs. M2 Mac mini: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware M15 R1 and M2 Mac mini, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R1 is better than M2 Mac mini.
Upgradable memory
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 M2 Mac mini since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated
Upgradable storage
Alienware M15 R1 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
| Slots | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Has one more port and slot
Alienware M15 R1 has more ports and slots count than the M2 Mac mini. It has eleven versus ten amount of ports and slots on the M2 Mac mini.
| Ports | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| Alienware Graphics Amplifier port | Yes | No |
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | No |
| Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes x4 |
| USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes x2 |
| Total | 11 | 10 |
Slightly more versatile connectivity
Alienware M15 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M2 Mac mini. It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the M2 Mac mini.
| Ports | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
M2 Mac mini Pros
Reasons that M2 Mac mini is better than Alienware M15 R1.
Significantly newer manufacturing
2023 vs. 2019
Much faster CPU performance
Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G) inside M2 Mac mini has a 205% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside Alienware M15 R1.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
M2 Mac mini - Apple M2 Pro (10C, 16G)
14,899
M2 Mac mini - Apple M2 Pro (12C, 19G)
14,899
M2 Mac mini - Apple M2 (8C, 10G)
8,819
Alienware M15 R1 - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
Alienware M15 R1 - Intel Core i7-8750H
4,470
Alienware M15 R1 - Intel Core i5-8300H
3,269
About 47% lighter
M2 Mac mini weighed 2.6 pounds, 47% lighter than the 4.85 pounds Alienware M15 R1.
| Weight | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 4.85 lbs. | 2.6 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.20 kg | 1.18 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R1 and M2 Mac mini.
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Max system memory size
Alienware M15 R1
32 GB
M2 Mac mini
32 GB
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
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| Pricing | Starting at $1,379.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| 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) | 7.75” x 7.75” x 1.41” (197 mm x 197 mm x 35.8 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 4.85 lbs (2.20 kg) |
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| Colors |
| Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| - |
Display | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | - |
| Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
| - |
Ports | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
 Left (4)
Right (2)
Back (5)
|  Back (10)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| Processor |
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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 |
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| Discrete Graphics |
| - |
| Storage | Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| Wi-Fi |
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| Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology |
| Ethernet |
| 10/100/1000 BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Configuration up to 10 Gbs |
Battery | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| Size |
| - |
| Battery Life |
| - |
| Power Supply |
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Software | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Ventura |
| Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| Camera |
| - |
| Audio |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | - | Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
| More | CHASIS
| M2 Mac mini: video supports
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R1 | M2 Mac mini |
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