Alienware M15 R5 vs. Alienware M15 R6: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R6 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 R6.
Alienware M15 R5 weighed 5.34 pounds, 10% lighter than the 5.93 pounds Alienware M15 R6.
Weight | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Pound | 5.34 lbs. | 5.93 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.42 kg | 2.69 kg |
Alienware M15 R6 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R6 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware M15 R6 has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R6.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on April 20, 2021 | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Dimensions | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) | 5.93 lbs (2.69 kg) |
Colors | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish | Dark Moon Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
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Display | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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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 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Storage | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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 | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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Power Supply | 180W 240W power adapter. | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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 R6 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Key Features | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R6 |
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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 R6 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 115W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R6 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Alienware M15 R5 weighs 5.34 lbs. about 11% lighter than the 5.93 lbs. Alienware M15 R6. Moreover, measured at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”, the Alienware M15 R5 share the same chassis as the Alienware M15 R6.
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 R6, it supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP 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.
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