Alienware M15 R6 vs. Alienware M15 R4: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M15 R6 and Alienware M15 R4 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M15 R6 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R6 is better than Alienware M15 R4.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware M15 R6 has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R4.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R4. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R4.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R4. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R4.
Alienware M15 R6 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware M15 R4 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 XMP | DDR4 |
Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than Alienware M15 R6.
Alienware M15 R4 weighed 4.65 pounds, 22% lighter than the 5.93 pounds Alienware M15 R6.
Weight | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Pound | 5.93 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.69 kg | 2.11 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Pricing |
| Starting at $2,149.99 |
Generations |
Exterior | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Dimensions | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) |
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Weight | 5.93 lbs (2.69 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
Colors | Dark Moon Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
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Display | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. |
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Storage | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) | Available Slots
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Wi-Fi | 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 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Ethernet | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
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Battery | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size |
| 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
Power Supply | 180W 240W power adapter. | 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) |
Software | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Security | - |
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More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R6 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M15 R6, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R4 was introduced by Dell around the same year in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M15 R6 and Alienware M15 R4 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the Alienware M15 R6 weighs 5.93 lbs. about 27% heavier than the 4.65 lbs. Alienware M15 R4. Moreover, measured at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”, the Alienware M15 R6 is slightly more portable than the Alienware M15 R4 at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M15 R6 supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP 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 R4, it supports up to 32GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Alienware M15 R6, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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