Alienware M15 R6 vs. Surface Go 3: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Alienware M15 R6 and Surface Go 3 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware M15 R6 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R6 is better than Surface Go 3.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware M15 R6 has a 417% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i3-10100Y inside Surface Go 3.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Go 3. It supports up to 64GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Go 3.
Alienware M15 R6 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Go 3. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Surface Go 3.
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 Surface Go 3 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 XMP | LPDDR3 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP vs. integrated
Alienware M15 R6 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Alienware M15 R6 has a 15.6-inch screen size 48% larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 3.
Surface Go 3 Pros
Reasons that Surface Go 3 is better than Alienware M15 R6.
Surface Go 3 weighed 1.2 pounds, 80% lighter than the 5.93 pounds Alienware M15 R6.
Weight | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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Pound | 5.93 lbs. | 1.2 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.69 kg | 0.54 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
Dimensions | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.51 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12.9 - 19.25 mm) | 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) |
Weight | 5.93 lbs (2.69 kg) |
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Colors | Dark Moon Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish | Platinum |
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Display | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 10.5 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
| Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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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.
| 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
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Connectivity | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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 | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology |
Ethernet | Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps | - |
More | - | LTE version coming soon. |
Battery | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 11 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply | 180W 240W power adapter. | 24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply |
Software | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home in S-mode |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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Misc | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
Inking | - | Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel magnetic storage |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - |
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More | - |
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Key Features | Alienware M15 R6 | Surface Go 3 |
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