Alienware X17 R2 vs. Alienware M17 R5: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X17 R2 and Alienware M17 R5 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R2 is better than Alienware M17 R5.
Alienware X17 R2 weighed 6.54 pounds, 11% lighter than the 7.3 pounds Alienware M17 R5.
Weight | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
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Pound | 6.54 lbs. | 7.3 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.97 kg | 3.31 kg |
Alienware M17 R5 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M17 R5 over Alienware X17 R2.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R2 and Alienware M17 R5.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,299 | Starting at $1,599 |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Dimensions |
| 15.64 x 11.76 x 0.5756 ~ 1.05 ~ 0.89 inches (397.3 x 298.71 x 14.62 ~ 26.7 ~ 22.6 mm) |
Weight | 6.54 ~ 6.82 lbs. (2.96 - 3.09 kg) | 7.3 lbs. (3.3 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Dark Side of the Moon With High Endurance Clear Coat. |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Keyboard
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Display | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
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Discrete Graphics |
| NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™
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Connectivity | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Wi-Fi | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
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Battery | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 64Wh 97Wh |
Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. | 180 240W Barrel type power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command CenterDashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Optional Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R2 | Alienware M17 R5 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X17 R2, a 17.3-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Alienware M17 R5 was introduced by Dell around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-6980HX with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to AMD Radeon RX 6850M with 12GB GDDR6 SmartShift up to 175W.
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Both Alienware X17 R2 and Alienware M17 R5 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, The Alienware X17 R2 weighs 6.54 lbs. about 11% lighter than the 7.3 lbs. Alienware M17 R5. Moreover, measured at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”, the Alienware X17 R2 is much more portable than the Alienware M17 R5 at 15.64” x 11.76” x 1.05”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X17 R2 supports up to 32GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also 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 M17 R5, 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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