Alienware M15 R2 vs. Alienware M15 R6: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware M15 R2 and Alienware M15 R6, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R2 is better than Alienware M15 R6.
Alienware M15 R2 weighed 4.76 pounds, 20% lighter than the 5.93 pounds Alienware M15 R6.
Weight | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Pound | 4.76 lbs. | 5.93 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.16 kg | 2.69 kg |
Alienware M15 R6 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R6 is better than Alienware M15 R2.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware M15 R6 has a 24% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Alienware M15 R2.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R2. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R2.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R2. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R2.
Alienware M15 R6 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 R2 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Released | 2019 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing | - |
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Generations |
Exterior | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | Average at 4.76 lbs (2.16 kg) | 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 |
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Display | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Single Storage Configurations
| 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Alienware M15 R2 | 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 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size | 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) with Alienware Battery Defender technology |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply |
| 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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 R6 |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
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More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R2 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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