Alienware M17 R4 vs. Alienware M17 R2: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Alienware M17 R4 and Alienware M17 R2 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware M17 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R4 is better than Alienware M17 R2.
2021 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R4 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Alienware M17 R2.
Alienware M17 R4 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R2. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R2.
Alienware M17 R4 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R2. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R2.
Alienware M17 R4 weighed 5.51 pounds, 6% lighter than the 5.80 pounds Alienware M17 R2.
Weight | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Pound | 5.51 lbs. | 5.80 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.50 kg | 2.63 kg |
Alienware M17 R2 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M17 R2 over Alienware M17 R4.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Released | 2021 | 2019 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,149.99 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Dimensions | 15.74” x 11.585” x 0.6618 - 0.87 - 0.8154” (399.8 mm x 294.26 mm x 16.9 - 22 - 20.71 mm) | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.73 - 0.77 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 18.60 - 19.50 mm)
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Weight | Starting at 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) up to 6.55 lbs (2.97 kg) | Starting at 5.80 lb (2.63 kg) |
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Display | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3000 series |
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Battery | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Size | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender | 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) |
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Software | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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 M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R4 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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