Alienware M15 R2 vs. R4
Wondering if you should upgrade your Alienware M15 R2 to the 2021 M15 R4? Here's what you need to know about the differences between the two models.
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Alienware M15 R2 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M15 R2 over Alienware M15 R4.
Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than Alienware M15 R2.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R4 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Alienware M15 R2.
Alienware M15 R4 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R2. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R2.
Alienware M15 R4 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R2. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R2.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Released | 2019 | 2021 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Dimensions | Base Width: 14.19 in. (360.50 mm) Depth: 10.87 in. (276 mm) Height: 0.70 - 0.77 in. (17.90 - 19.50 mm) Width: 14.19 in. (360.50 mm) Depth: 10.87 in. (276 mm) Height: 0.720 - 0.807 in. (18.30 - 20.50 mm) |
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Weight | Average at 4.76 lbs (2.16 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Display | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. |
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Storage | Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) with Alienware Battery Defender technology | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
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Power Supply |
| 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) |
Software | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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| Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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