Alienware M17 R5 vs. Alienware M17 R2: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M17 R5 and Alienware M17 R2 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M17 R5 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R5 is better than Alienware M17 R2.
2022 vs. 2019
Alienware M17 R5 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 R5 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R2. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R2.
Alienware M17 R5 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 M17 R2 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
Alienware M17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R2 is better than Alienware M17 R5.
Alienware M17 R2 weighed 5.80 pounds, 21% lighter than the 7.3 pounds Alienware M17 R5.
Weight | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Pound | 7.3 lbs. | 5.80 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.31 kg | 2.63 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Released | 2022 | 2019 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,599 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Dimensions | 15.64 x 11.76 x 0.5756 ~ 1.05 ~ 0.89 inches (397.3 x 298.71 x 14.62 ~ 26.7 ~ 22.6 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 | 7.3 lbs. (3.3 kg) | Starting at 5.80 lb (2.63 kg) |
Colors | Dark Side of the Moon With High Endurance Clear Coat. |
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Display | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™
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Connectivity | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Battery | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Size | 64Wh 97Wh | 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) |
Power Supply | 180 240W Barrel type power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Misc | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Sensors | Optional Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
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Key Features | Alienware M17 R5 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M17 R5, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-6980HX with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon RX 6850M with 12GB GDDR6 SmartShift up to 175W.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Alienware M17 R2 was introduced by Dell about three years earlier in mid-2019. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware M17 R5 and Alienware M17 R2 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, the Alienware M17 R5 weighs 7.3 lbs. about 25% heavier than the 5.80 lbs. Alienware M17 R2. Moreover, measured at 15.64” x 11.76” x 1.05”, the Alienware M17 R5 is much bulkier than the Alienware M17 R2 at 15.74” x 11.59” x 0.77”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M17 R5 supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 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 M17 R2, it supports up to 16GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Alienware M17 R5, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it 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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