Alienware M15 R3 vs. 2021 ROG Strix G17: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware M15 R3 and 2021 ROG Strix G17, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R3 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Alienware M15 R3 weighed 4.65 pounds, 13% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 5.29 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 2.40 kg |
2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than Alienware M15 R3.
2021 vs. 2020
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R3.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R3. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R3.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 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 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R3.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R3 and 2021 ROG Strix G17.
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 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on May 2020 | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
Pricing | Starting at $1,499.99 | - |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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) | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) |
Colors |
| Original Black Eclipse Gray |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
| Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.Onboard memory. | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Available Slots
| 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. |
Connectivity | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Ethernet |
| Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Size |
| 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
Battery Life | - | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
Power Supply |
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Software | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Camera |
| No Built-in camera. |
Audio |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
Sensors |
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Security |
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More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R3 | 2021 ROG Strix G17 |
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