2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 vs. Alienware M15 R4: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Alienware M15 R4 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is better than Alienware M15 R4.
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R4. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R4.
The 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware M15 R4 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Alienware M15 R4 weighed 4.65 pounds, 9% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15.
Weight | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Pound | 5.07 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.30 kg | 2.11 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Alienware M15 R4.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Dimensions | 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89 ~ 0.98” (359.8 x 256 x 22.8 ~ 24.9 mm) |
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Weight | 2.3 kg | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Display | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Left (7)
Right (2)
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Internal Specs | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 32GB Dual Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 2 x SO-DIMM socket for expansion. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. |
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Storage | Storage Slots
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Connectivity | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Wi-Fi | Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac (2x2)) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
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Battery | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size |
| 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply |
| 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) |
Software | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate |
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Camera & Audio | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Camera | Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). | Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Sensors | - |
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More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the TUF Gaming A15, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-4900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R4 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Alienware M15 R4 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 weighs 5.07 lbs. about 9% heavier than the 4.65 lbs. Alienware M15 R4. Moreover, measured at 14.16” x 10.07” x 0.89”, the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is slightly bulkier than the Alienware M15 R4 at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 supports up to 32GB 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. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For Alienware M15 R4, it supports up to 32GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike 2020 ASUS TUF Gaming A15, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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