Alienware M15 R3 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Alienware M15 R3 and M1 MacBook Pro 13” models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware M15 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R3 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Alienware M15 R3 supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Pro 13”. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q vs. integrated
Alienware M15 R3 comes with three M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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M.2 | Yes x3 | Onboard |
Alienware M15 R3 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Alienware M15 R3.
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R3.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 34% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Alienware M15 R3.
Weight | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 1.41 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Available on May 2020 | Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors |
| Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
| Retina display
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Ports | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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. |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | Available Slots
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size |
| 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply |
| 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
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 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro 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 screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | CHASIS
| Video Support
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R3 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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