Alienware M15 R5 vs. Alienware M15 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R5 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R5 is better than Alienware M15 R1.
2021 vs. 2019
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5 has a 57% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside Alienware M15 R1.
Alienware M15 R5 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R1. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R1.
Alienware M15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R1 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R1 weighed 4.85 pounds, 10% lighter than the 5.34 pounds Alienware M15 R5.
Weight | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
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Pound | 5.34 lbs. | 4.85 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.42 kg | 2.20 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced on April 20, 2021 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $1,379.99 |
Generations |
Exterior | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
Dimensions | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) | 14.27 x 10.85 x 0.70 - 0.78 in (362 x 275 x 17.90 - 19.99 mm) Width: 14.27 in. (362 mm) Depth: 10.85 in. (275 mm) Height: 0.70 - 0.78 in. (17.90 - 19.99 mm) |
Weight | 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) | Starting at 4.85 lbs (2.20 kg) |
Colors | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
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Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
| Left (4)
Right (2)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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Storage | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) | Single Storage Configurations
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
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Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 180W 240W power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 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 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R1 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M15 R5, a 15.6-inch machine, in early-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R1 was introduced by Dell about two years earlier in early-2019. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R1 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Alienware M15 R5 weighs 5.34 lbs. about 10% heavier than the 4.85 lbs. Alienware M15 R1. Moreover, measured at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”, the Alienware M15 R5 is slightly more portable than the Alienware M15 R1 at 14.27” x 10.85” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M15 R5 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Alienware M15 R1, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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