Dell Precision 5540 vs. Alienware M15 R3: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Precision 5540 and Alienware M15 R3 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Precision 5540 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 5540 is better than Alienware M15 R3.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M15 R3. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M15 R3.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R3. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R3.
Dell Precision 5540 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 R3 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell Precision 5540 weighed 3.93 pounds, 16% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Alienware M15 R3.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 2.11 kg |
Alienware M15 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R3 is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R3 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Available on May 2020 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,339 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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) | Base Width: 14.19 in. (360.30 mm) Depth: 10.87 in. (276.20 mm) Height: 0.72 - 0.78 in. (18.30 - 19.70 mm) Width: 14.19 in. (360.30 mm) Depth: 10.86 in. (275.90 mm) Height: 0.70 - 0.78 in. (17.90 - 19.70 mm) |
Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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| Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Left (5)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.Onboard memory. |
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Ethernet | - |
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Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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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 M15 R3 |
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 M15 R3 |
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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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