Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Alienware M15 R3: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware M15 R3 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 15 9500 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9500 is better than Alienware M15 R3.
Dell XPS 15 9500 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 XPS 15 9500 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R3. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R3.
Dell XPS 15 9500 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 XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell XPS 15 9500 weighed 4 pounds, 14% lighter than the 4.65 pounds Alienware M15 R3.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Pound | 4 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.81 kg | 2.11 kg |
Alienware M15 R3 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Alienware M15 R3 over Dell XPS 15 9500.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware M15 R3.
Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 | Available on May 2020 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
Generations |
Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Dimensions | 13.56 x 9.07 x 0.30 - 0.71 in (344.40 x 230.30 x 7.70 - 18 mm) Width: 13.56” (344.40 mm) Depth: 9.07” (230.30 mm) Height: 0.30 - 0.71” (7.70 - 18 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 |
| Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | 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 XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Memory | 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.Onboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q (Optional) Turning Architecture, 4GB GDDR6 128-bit, 1035 → 1200 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores. |
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Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB Removable M.2 2230/2280 PCIe® 3x4 NVMe™ SSD, Up to 32 Gbps. | Available Slots
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Fans Number | 2 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Battery | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 15 9500, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10885H with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro GTX 1650Ti with 4GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R3 was introduced by Dell around the same time 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
Both Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware M15 R3 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell XPS 15 9500 weighs 4 lbs. about 16% lighter than the 4.65 lbs. Alienware M15 R3. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.71”, the Dell XPS 15 9500 is much more portable than the Alienware M15 R3 at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 15 9500 supports up to 64GB 2933 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.
For Alienware M15 R3, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Dell XPS 15 9500, 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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