Alienware M18 R1 vs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware M18 R1 and 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Alienware M18 R1 Pros

Reasons that Alienware M18 R1 is better than 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13900HX inside Alienware M18 R1 has a 133% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-6800H inside 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware M18 R1 - Intel Core i9-13900HX
20,000
Alienware M18 R1 - Intel Core i7-13700HX
15,438
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8,548
Supports larger memory

Alienware M18 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Max system memory size
Alienware M18 R1
64 GB
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
32 GB
15% larger display

Alienware M18 R1 has a 18-inch screen size 15% larger than the 15.6-inch 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Display size
Alienware M18 R1
18-inch
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
15.6-inch
Has three more ports and slots

Alienware M18 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. It has twelve versus nine amount of ports and slots on the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

PortsAlienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
full-size SD card slotYesNo
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotNoYes
Mini DisplayPortYesNo
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2No
USB-AYes x3Yes x2
USB-CYesYes x2
Total129
More versatile connectivity

Alienware M18 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. It has nine versus six commonly used ports and slots on the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

PortsAlienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesYes
full-size SD card slotYesNo
Mini DisplayPortYesNo
Thunderbolt 4YesNo

2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than Alienware M18 R1.

About 31% lighter

The 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 weighed 4.85 pounds, 31% lighter than the 7 pounds Alienware M18 R1.

WeightAlienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Pound
7 lbs.
4.85 lbs.
Kilogram
3.18 kg
2.20 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Alienware M18 R1 and 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Alienware M18 R1 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryAlienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Alienware M18 R1 Price
Alienware m18 AMD Gaming Laptop - 18-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 480Hz 3ms Display, AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GDDR6, 1-Year Premium Support - Dark Metallic Moon
Alienware m18 AMD Gaming Laptop - 18-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 480Hz 3ms Display, AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GDDR6, 1-Year Premium Support - Dark Metallic Moon
By Alienware
$2,851.98
Alienware M18 Gaming Laptop QHD+ Display, Intel Core i7-13700HX, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6, Windows 11 Home, 1 Year Premium Support, Dark Metallic Moon.
Alienware M18 Gaming Laptop QHD+ Display, Intel Core i7-13700HX, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB GDDR6, Windows 11 Home, 1 Year Premium Support, Dark Metallic Moon.
By Alienware
$2,329.95
Dell Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop (2023) | 18" FHD+ | Core i9-2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 4080 | 24 Cores @ 5.4 GHz - 13th Gen CPU - 16GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home (Renewed)
Dell Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop (2023) | 18" FHD+ | Core i9-2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 4080 | 24 Cores @ 5.4 GHz - 13th Gen CPU - 16GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$2,928.42
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Price
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Mecha Gray, FA507RM-ES73
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6" 300Hz FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, Mecha Gray, FA507RM-ES73
By ASUS
$1,099.00
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF A15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6" Full HD 144Hz Display, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
By ASUS
$919.99
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF Gaming A15 15.6'' FHD 144Hz Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H -RTX 3050 Ti, DDR5, MUX, RGB Backlit KB, WiFi 6, Gray, Win 11, w/HDMI (16GB RAM
ASUS 2022 Newest TUF Gaming A15 15.6'' FHD 144Hz Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H -RTX 3050 Ti, DDR5, MUX, RGB Backlit KB, WiFi 6, Gray, Win 11, w/HDMI (16GB RAM
By ASUS
$979.99

Availability

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Released20232022
Release Date
  • Announced on January 3, 2023 (CES 2023)
  • Available starting in Q1 2023.
  • AMD models will be available starting in Q2 2023.
Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
PricingStarting at $2,099 or $2,849 (CA)-
Applicable Models
  • Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop
  • Original Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop
  • First Gen Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware m18 R1 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware m8 (2023) Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware m18 with 13th Gen Intel-HX55 processors
  • Alienware m18 with RTX 4000-Series
  • 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022)
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | AMD
  • ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | AMD Ryzen 6000 Series
Generations-

Exterior

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Dimensions16.15 x 12.59 x 0.95 - 1.05 - 0.988 inch (410.3 x 319.9 x 24.1 - 26.7 - 25.1 mm)13.94 x 9.88 x 0.88 ~ 0.98 inches (354 x 251 x 22.4 ~ 24.9 mm)
WeightN/A4.85 lbs (2.20 Kg)
Colors
Dark Metallic Moon aluminum
Moonlight White Off Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Alienware mSeries Per-Keyy AlienFX RGB keyboard.
  • Alienware's CherryMX ultra-low-profile mechanical laptop keyboard with per-key AlienFX lighting.
    • 1.8mm key travel
    • Includes N-key rollover technology
  • Touchpad
    • Multi-touch gesture touchpad with integrated scrolling.
  • Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with NumberPad.
  • One-zone RGB backlight.
  • Support ASUS AURA RGB with four modes:
    Static Breathing Color Cycle Strobing
  • 1.7 mm key travel.
  • Overstrike technology can withstand over 20 million presses.
  • 26% larger Button-less precision touchpad.
Chasis Information
  • Featuring the new Alienware's Legend 3.0 industrial design language
  • Updated Perimeter foot enables increased bottom side airflow aiding system and gaming performance
  • Reformed V-rail edges aid in daily use providing an ergonomic approach to using the laptop
  • All configurations are certified for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies
  • Engineered with Alienware Cryo
  • Tech ™Cooling technology
  • Constructed with copper alloy thermal components
  • Vapor chamber cooling technology over both the CPU and GPU
Military Grade Toughness
  • Passed MIL-STD 810H.
  • Test devices are exposed to drops, vibration, humidity, and extreme temperatures to ensure reliability.
  • The F15 is more than capable of withstanding the accidental bumps and knocks of everyday life.
Cooling
  • 84-blade Arc Flow Fans™
    Use varying thickness to reduce air collision and an anti-resonance design designed for high airflow.
  • 4 x Exhaust vents with 5 x heat pipes.
  • Under 48 dB in Turbo mode.
  • 0 dB Ambient Cooling.
Brand New Design
  • 4.5% smaller than 2021 TUF Gaming A15.
  • Four-way indicators built into the keyboard deck allow at a glance monitoring of key system information.

Display

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Size18 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 18” FHD+ 480Hz 3ms
    1920 x 1200, 16:10, 480Hz, 300-nits, 100% DCI-P3 gamut,1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync + Dynamic Display Switching.
  • 18” QHD+ 165Hz 3ms
    2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 300-nits, 100% DCI-P3 gamut, 1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync + Dynamic Display Switching.
  • 15.6” FHD 144Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 144Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    1920 x 1080, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, 300Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    2560 x 1440, 16:9, anti-glare, 100% DCI-P3,  165Hz, 3ms response time, IPS-level, Adaptive-Sync, MUX Switch + Optimus.

Ports

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Alienware M18 R1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (4)
Alienware M18 R1 Ports - Left
Image Source: Dell
  • 1 x RJ-45
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (1)
Alienware M18 R1 Ports - Right
Image Source: Dell
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Back (7)
Alienware M18 R1 Ports - Back
Image Source: Dell
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), 15W (5V/3A) Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
    v1.4
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x power port
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (7)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.2, G-Sync
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x power port
Right (2)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot

Internal Specs

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX
    14 cores, 20 threads, 1.90 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 55W
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX
    16 cores, 24 threads, 1.50 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 55W
  3. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 1.80 → 5.40 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, → 1550 MHz
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units,
  3. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
Memory
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB
4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SO-DIMM slots.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Single or Dual Channel DDR5 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 4800 MHz
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    TGP: 115W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 140W, 2370 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    TGP: 115W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 140W, 2070 - 2175 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    TGP: 150W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 175W, 1860 - 2280 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    TGP: 150W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 175W, 1590 - 2040 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    1740MHz at 80W (1790MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    1695MHz at 80W (1745MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    1702MHz at 115W (1752MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 - 8GB GDDR6
    1410MHz at 115W (1460MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti - 8GB GDDR6
    1200MHz at 115W (1250MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage4 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each)
512GB 1TB
PCIe Gen 3 SSD.
  • Storage Slots: 2 x M.2 2280 slots
    Support PCIe 3.0 x 4
Fans Number4-
Cooling Info7 heat pipes and 5 vents.-

Connectivity

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Wi-Fi
  • Intel Killer 1675i Wi-Fi 6E
  • Intel Killer 1690i Wi-Fi 6E
Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax (2x2))
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ControllerGigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Size97 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery
56Wh 90Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Power Supply
330W
power adapter.
200W 240W
 power adaptor
Plug type :ø6.0 (mm) 20V/10A.

Software

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • No OS
Built-in Apps
  • Alienware Command Center
    • Brand new architecture with redesigned UI/UX
    • The intuitive dashboard navigates all features, including thermals, system performance, overclocking, and themes
    • Game Library to manage titles from multiple services
    • AlienFX supports full RGB values up to 16.8 million colors, keybinds, and calibration settings on peripherals
    • Power Management pre-sets or manual controls
    • Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
Camera
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware FHD (1920 x 1080 resolution) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR support.
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Speakers:
    • stereo speakers
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones
  • Speakers
    • 2 x Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res certification
  • Microphone
    • Built-in array microphone
    • Advanced Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
SensorsWindows Hello IR Camera-
Security-
  • Kensington lock
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • FTPM (Firmware-based Trusted Platform Module)
In the box-
  • 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
  • TUF Gaming backpack
    Optional.
  • P304 TUF GAMING M5 V2 Mouse.
    Optional.
Warranty1 Year Premium Support-

Key Features

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10 QHD+
18”
1600p 165Hz
Weight
7 lb
3.18 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C/32T, 1.80 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
2,000
Single Core
Geekbench 5
20,000
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
Alienware M18 R1 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max
Released in Early
2022
16:9
15.6”
1440p 165Hz
Weight
4.85 lb
2.20 kg
Powered By
AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8C/16T, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,450
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,548
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070 Ti
8GB GDDR6 115W TGP

Comparison Summary

Alienware M18 R1 vs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15

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 TUF Gaming A15 was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in early-2022. It comes with an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-6800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 8GB GDDR6 115W TGP.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Alienware M18 R12
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX1,86593.25%
3
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX2,000100.00%
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A151
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H1,45072.50%
02,000

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Alienware M18 R12
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX15,43877.19%
3
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX20,000100.00%
2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A151
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H8,54842.74%
020,000

The Alienware M18 R1 has a 18-inch display which is considerably larger than the 15.6-inch 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. In addition, the Alienware M18 R1 weighs 7 lbs. about 44% heavier than the 4.85 lbs. 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15. Moreover, measured at 16.15” x 12.59” x 1.05”, the Alienware M18 R1 is much bulkier than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 at 13.94” x 9.88” x 0.98”.

Alienware M18 R12022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15

There are a toal number of 12 ports and slots available on Alienware M18 R1. That includes an RJ-45 port, three USB-A ports, a headphone jack, a USB-C port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, a full-size SD card slot, and a power port. With that said, it has three ports and slots more than the 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 that has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, a headphone jack, a power port, and a lock slot.

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 2022 ASUS TUF Gaming A15, it supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 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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