Alienware M15 R5 vs. Alienware M15 R7: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R7 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R5 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M15 R5 over Alienware M15 R7.
Alienware M15 R7 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R7 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i7-12700H inside Alienware M15 R7 has a 53% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R7 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R7.
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 R7 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on April 20, 2021 | Announced on February 25, 2022. |
Pricing | - |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
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 - 0.81” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 20.60 mm) |
Weight | 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) | 5.34 ~ 5.93 lbs (2.42 ~ 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 R7 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
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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 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 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 R7 |
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 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
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Power Supply | 180W 240W power adapter. | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Pro |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Warranty | - | 1 Year Premium Support |
Key Features | Alienware M15 R5 | Alienware M15 R7 |
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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 R7 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2022. It comes with 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti with 16GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M15 R5 and Alienware M15 R7 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 5.34 lbs. Moreover, measured at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”, the Alienware M15 R5 is slightly more portable than the Alienware M15 R7 at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.81”.
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 R7, it supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 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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