Alienware X15 R1 vs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X15 R1 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X15 R1 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware X15 R1 over 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than Alienware X15 R1.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X15 R1. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X15 R1.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with one SODIMM slot 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 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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Slots | Onboard | x0,1 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighed 4.19 pounds, 17% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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Pound | 5 lbs. | 4.19 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.27 kg | 1.90 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X15 R1 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
Pricing |
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Exterior | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Dimensions |
| 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” - 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 - 22.3 mm) |
Weight | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) | 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light | Black |
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Display | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 16 Inches |
Info |
| 16” WQXVGA 165Hz Display 16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3 |
Ports | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| Up to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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 | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery |
Battery Life | - | Up to 10 hours Video Playback. |
Power Supply | 240W power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Pro |
Built-in Apps |
| Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Camera |
| HD Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Fingerprint sensor on power button |
Security | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Alienware X15 R1 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 |
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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 16-inch ROG Zephyrus M16 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 80W TGP.
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The Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 16-inch 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. In addition, the Alienware X15 R1 weighs 5 lbs. about 19% heavier than the 4.19 lbs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. Moreover, measured at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”, the Alienware X15 R1 is much more portable than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.88”.
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 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16, it supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with 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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