Alienware M17 R4 vs. M1 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Alienware M17 R4 and M1 MacBook Air models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' 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 M1 MacBook Air.
Alienware M17 R4 supports a larger memory capacity than the M1 MacBook Air. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the M1 MacBook Air.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Alienware M17 R4 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 M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Alienware M17 R4 has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Air.
M1 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Air is better than Alienware M17 R4.
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Air has a 5% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R4.
M1 MacBook Air weighed 2.8 pounds, 50% lighter than the 5.51 pounds Alienware M17 R4.
Weight | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Pound | 5.51 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.50 kg | 1.27 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Released | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
Pricing | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
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) |
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Weight | Starting at 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) up to 6.55 lbs (2.97 kg) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors |
| Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
| Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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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 | - |
Storage | Available Slots
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet |
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Battery | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply |
| 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Camera | Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
Sensors |
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Security |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | CHASIS
| Video Support
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R4 | M1 MacBook Air |
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