Dell Precision 5540 vs. Alienware M17 R3: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell Precision 5540 and Alienware M17 R3 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 M17 R3.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R3. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R3.
Dell Precision 5540 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R3. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 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 M17 R3 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell Precision 5540 weighed 3.93 pounds, 40% lighter than the 6.55 pounds Alienware M17 R3.
Weight | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
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Pound | 3.93 lbs. | 6.55 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.78 kg | 2.97 kg |
Alienware M17 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R3 is better than Dell Precision 5540.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M17 R3 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9980HK inside Dell Precision 5540.
Alienware M17 R3 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Dell Precision 5540.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,339 | Starting at $1,549.99 |
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Exterior | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 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) | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.89 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 22.50 mm)
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Weight | 3.93 lbs (1.78 kg) | Starting at 6.55 lb (2.97 kg) |
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Display | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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| Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
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Internal Specs | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
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Connectivity | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 R3 |
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Battery | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 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 M17 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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Misc | Dell Precision 5540 | Alienware M17 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 M17 R3 |
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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 M17 R3 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2020. 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 2080 SUPER with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
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 M17 R3. In addition, The Dell Precision 5540 weighs 3.93 lbs. about 66% lighter than the 6.55 lbs. Alienware M17 R3. Moreover, measured at 14.06” x 9.26” x 0.44”, the Dell Precision 5540 is much more portable than the Alienware M17 R3 at 15.74” x 11.59” x 0.89”.
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 M17 R3, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Dell Precision 5540, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it 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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