Alienware X15 R1 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X15 R1 and Alienware X17 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
Alienware X15 R1 weighed 5 pounds, 25% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
Weight | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Pound | 5 lbs. | 6.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.27 kg | 3.02 kg |
Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Alienware X15 R1.
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 19% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X15 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X15 R1.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X15 R1. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware X15 R1.
Alienware X17 R1 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 X15 R1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R1.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Weight | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Connectivity | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675w Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply | 240W power adapter. | 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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 X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Misc | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Alienware X15 R1 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X15 R1, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Alienware X17 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch Alienware X17 R1. In addition, The Alienware X15 R1 weighs 5 lbs. about 33% lighter than the 6.65 lbs. Alienware X17 R1. Moreover, measured at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”, the Alienware X15 R1 is much more portable than the Alienware X17 R1 at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X15 R1 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it 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 X17 R1, it supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP 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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