Dell XPS 13 9310 vs. Alienware M15 R4: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 9310 and Alienware M15 R4 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 9310 is better than Alienware M15 R4.
Dell XPS 13 9310 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R4. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R4.
Dell XPS 13 9310 weighed 2.64 pounds, 44% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Alienware M15 R4.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Pound | 2.64 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.20 kg | 2.11 kg |
Alienware M15 R4 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R4 is better than Dell XPS 13 9310.
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R4 has a 56% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Dell XPS 13 9310.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Alienware M15 R4 has a 15.6-inch screen size 16% larger than the 13.4-inch Dell XPS 13 9310.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 13 9310 and Alienware M15 R4.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
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Pricing |
| Starting at $2,149.99 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Dimensions | 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.58” (295.65 x 198.68 x 14.8mm) |
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Weight |
| Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAMOnboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
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Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Ethernet | - |
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Battery | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Size | 52 Wh (4-cell smart lithium-ion) | 86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion with Alienware Battery Defender |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 45 W USB (Type-C) power adapter 20 VDC/2.25A, 15 VDC/3A, 9 VDC/3A, 5VDC/3A | 240W (19.50 VDC/12.31A) |
Software | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware FHD (1920x1080 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Dell XPS 13 9310 | Alienware M15 R4 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 9310, a 13.4-inch machine, in late-2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
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
The Dell XPS 13 9310 has a 13.4-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R4. In addition, The Dell XPS 13 9310 weighs 2.64 lbs. about 76% lighter than the 4.65 lbs. Alienware M15 R4. Moreover, measured at 11.64” x 7.82” x 0.58”, the Dell XPS 13 9310 is much more portable than the Alienware M15 R4 at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 9310 supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Alienware M15 R4, it supports up to 32GB 2933 MHz DDR4 memory. Like Dell XPS 13 9310, 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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