Alienware M15 R4 vs. Alienware X15 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M15 R4 and Alienware X15 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than Alienware X15 R1.
Alienware M15 R4 weighed 4.65 pounds, 7% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Pound | 4.65 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.11 kg | 2.27 kg |
Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than Alienware M15 R4.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R4.
Alienware X15 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R4. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R4.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R4 and Alienware X15 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Available on June 1, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Dimensions |
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Weight | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
Colors |
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Display | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. | Memory Slots
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Storage | Available Slots
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x 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 |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply | 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) | 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
More | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R4 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M15 R4, a 15.6-inch machine, in early-2021. 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 3080 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same year in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M15 R4 and Alienware X15 R1 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Alienware M15 R4 weighs 4.65 lbs. about 7% lighter than the 5 lbs. Alienware X15 R1. Moreover, measured at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”, the Alienware M15 R4 is much bulkier than the Alienware X15 R1 at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M15 R4 supports up to 32GB 2933 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 X15 R1, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. Like Alienware M15 R4, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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