Alienware M18 R1 vs. Alienware M15 R5: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M18 R1 and Alienware M15 R5 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware M18 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M18 R1 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
2023 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-13900HX inside Alienware M18 R1 has a 160% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M18 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M18 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M18 R1 has a 18-inch screen size 15% larger than the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware M15 R5 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R5 is better than Alienware M18 R1.
Alienware M15 R5 weighed 5.34 pounds, 24% lighter than the 7 pounds Alienware M18 R1.
Weight | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Pound | 7 lbs. | 5.34 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.18 kg | 2.42 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware M18 R1 and Alienware M15 R5.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Released | 2023 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on April 20, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $2,099 or $2,849 (CA) | - |
Applicable Models |
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Generations | - |
Exterior | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Dimensions | 16.15 x 12.59 x 0.95 - 1.05 - 0.988 inch (410.3 x 319.9 x 24.1 - 26.7 - 25.1 mm) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | N/A | 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) |
Colors | Dark Metallic Moon aluminum | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information |
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Display | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 18 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Left (4)
Right (1)
Back (7)
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Internal Specs | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 4 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Fans Number | 4 | - |
Cooling Info | 7 heat pipes and 5 vents. | - |
Connectivity | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 97 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
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Power Supply | 330W power adapter. | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | - |
Warranty | 1 Year Premium Support | - |
Key Features | Alienware M18 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware M18 R1, a 18-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by up to 24-core Intel Core i9-13900HX with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 with 16GB GDDR6 175W Max.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R5 was introduced by Dell about two years earlier in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware M18 R1 has a 18-inch display which is considerably larger than the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R5. In addition, the Alienware M18 R1 weighs 7 lbs. about 31% heavier than the 5.34 lbs. Alienware M15 R5. Moreover, measured at 16.15” x 12.59” x 1.05”, the Alienware M18 R1 is much bulkier than the Alienware M15 R5 at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware M18 R1 supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with four M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
For Alienware M15 R5, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also 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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