Alienware X15 R1 vs. Surface Laptop Studio: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X15 R1 and Surface Laptop Studio 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 Surface Laptop Studio.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 66% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11370H inside Surface Laptop Studio.
Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch screen size 8% larger than the 14.4-inch Surface Laptop Studio.
Surface Laptop Studio Pros
Reasons that Surface Laptop Studio is better than Alienware X15 R1.
Surface Laptop Studio supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X15 R1. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware X15 R1.
Surface Laptop Studio weighed 3.83 pounds, 24% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
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Pound | 5 lbs. | 3.83 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.27 kg | 1.74 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X15 R1 and Surface Laptop Studio.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
Dimensions |
| 12.72” x 8.98” x 0.746” (323.28 mm x 228.32 mm x 18.94 mm) |
Weight | 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
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Colors | Lunar light | Platinum Casing: Magnesium and Aluminum |
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Display | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 14.4 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
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Right (2)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
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Memory | Memory Slots
| 16GB 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
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| 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB Removable M.2 NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
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 5.1 technology |
Battery | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
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Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 240W power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
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Misc | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
Inking | - |
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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 | - | Supports Surface Dial Supports off-screen interaction only. HingeDynamic Woven Hinge made of woven fabric with embedded cables that can bend 180 degrees. |
Key Features | Alienware X15 R1 | Surface Laptop Studio |
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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 14.4-inch Surface Laptop Studio was introduced by Microsoft around the same year in late-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-11370H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14.4-inch Surface Laptop Studio. In addition, the Alienware X15 R1 weighs 5 lbs. about 30% heavier than the 3.83 lbs. Surface Laptop Studio. Moreover, measured at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”, the Alienware X15 R1 is considerably bulkier than the Surface Laptop Studio at 12.72” x 8.98” x 0.746”.
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 Surface Laptop Studio, it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Alienware X15 R1, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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