2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 vs. Alienware M15 R5: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 and Alienware M15 R5 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 weighed 5.07 pounds, 6% lighter than the 5.34 pounds Alienware M15 R5.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Pound | 5.07 lbs. | 5.34 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.30 kg | 2.42 kg |
Alienware M15 R5 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M15 R5 over 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 and Alienware M15 R5.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Announced on April 20, 2021 |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 - 27.2 mm) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | 5.07 lbs (2.30 kg) | 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) |
Colors | Black | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion) |
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Power Supply | 240W ø6.0 mm power adapter.Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator 1M Xbox Game Pass |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Camera | No built-in webcam. | Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix SCAR 15, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 115W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R5 was introduced by Dell around the same year in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
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Both 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 and Alienware M15 R5 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 weighs 5.07 lbs. about 5% lighter than the 5.34 lbs. Alienware M15 R5. Moreover, measured at 13.94” x 10.20” x 1.07”, the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 is much bulkier than the Alienware M15 R5 at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 15 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 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 M15 R5, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 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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