Alienware X15 R1 vs. Surface Go 3: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Alienware X15 R1 and Surface Go 3 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than Surface Go 3.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 417% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i3-10100Y inside Surface Go 3.
Alienware X15 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Go 3. It supports up to 32GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Go 3.
Alienware X15 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Surface Go 3. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Surface Go 3.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP vs. integrated
Alienware X15 R1 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch screen size 48% larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 3.
Surface Go 3 Pros
Reasons that Surface Go 3 is better than Alienware X15 R1.
Surface Go 3 weighed 1.2 pounds, 76% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
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Pound | 5 lbs. | 1.2 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.27 kg | 0.54 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
Dimensions |
| 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) |
Weight | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
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Colors | Lunar light | Platinum |
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Display | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 10.5 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
Left
| Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Discrete Graphics |
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Connectivity | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
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 | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology |
More | - | LTE version coming soon. |
Battery | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
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Battery Life | - | Up to 11 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply | 240W power adapter. | 24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply |
Software | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home in S-mode |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
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Misc | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
Inking | - | Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel magnetic storage |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
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More | - |
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Key Features | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Go 3 |
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