Dell Precision 5540 vs. Alienware Area-51m: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5540 and Alienware Area-51m specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Alienware Area-51m.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware Area-51m. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2800MHz of system memory on the Alienware Area-51m.
Dell Precision 5540 weighed 3.93 pounds, 54% lighter than the 8.54 pounds Alienware Area-51m.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 8.54 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 3.87 kg |
Alienware Area-51m Pros
Reasons that Alienware Area-51m is better than Dell Precision 5540.
Intel Core i9-9900K inside Alienware Area-51m has a 31% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540.
Alienware Area-51m has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Dell Precision 5540.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell Precision 5540 and Alienware Area-51m.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Slots | x2 | x4 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
Released | 2019 | 2019 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,339 | Starting at $2,549.99 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
Dimensions | 14.06 x 9.26 x 0.44 in (357 x 235 x 11.2 mm) Width: 14.06” (357 mm) Depth: 9.26” (235 mm) Height: 0.44” (11.2 mm) | 15.85 x 12.565 x 1.09 - 1.23 in (402.6 x 319.14 x 27.65 - 31.2 mm)
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Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Maximum at 8.54 lbs. (3.87 Kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Power Supply | 130 W power adapter Power rated at 19.5VDC/6.67A. |
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Software | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 18.04 LTS RedHat 7.5 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
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Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware Area-51m |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Precision 5540, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro T2000 with 4GB GDDR5.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Alienware Area-51m was introduced by Dell around the same year in early-2019. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9900K with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell Precision 5540 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch Alienware Area-51m. In addition, The Dell Precision 5540 weighs 3.93 lbs. about 117% lighter than the 8.54 lbs. Alienware Area-51m. Moreover, measured at 14.06” x 9.26” x 0.44”, the Dell Precision 5540 is much more portable than the Alienware Area-51m at 15.85” x 12.565” x 1.23”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell Precision 5540 supports up to 64GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. 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 Area-51m, it supports up to 64GB 2800 MHz DDR4 XMP memory that you can upgrade with four 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. Besides that, it also comes with a SATA slot where you can install an additional 2.5-inch SATA-based SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive.
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