Alienware M15 R3 vs. Alienware M15 R4: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M15 R3 and Alienware M15 R4 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R3 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M15 R3 over Alienware M15 R4.
Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than Alienware M15 R3.
2021 vs. 2020
Alienware M15 R4 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R3. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R3.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R3 and Alienware M15 R4.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on May 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,499.99 | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Dimensions | 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) |
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Weight | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Display | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.Onboard memory. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. |
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size |
| 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
Power Supply |
| 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) |
Software | Alienware M15 R3 | 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 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R3 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M15 R3, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R4 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M15 R3 and Alienware M15 R4 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 4.65 lbs. Moreover, measured at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”, the Alienware M15 R3 share the same chassis as the Alienware M15 R4.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M15 R3 supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with three M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
For Alienware M15 R4, it supports up to 32GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. Like Alienware M15 R3, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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