Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Alienware M17 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware M17 R1 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 M17 R1.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell XPS 15 9500 has a 39% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside Alienware M17 R1.
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R1.
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R1. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R1.
Dell XPS 15 9500 weighed 4 pounds, 31% lighter than the 5.79 pounds Alienware M17 R1.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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Pound | 4 lbs. | 5.79 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.81 kg | 2.63 kg |
Alienware M17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R1 is better than Dell XPS 15 9500.
Alienware M17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Dell XPS 15 9500.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware M17 R1.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 | Starting at $1,649.99 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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) | 16.1 x 11.52 x 0.727 - 0.91 in (362 x 292.5 x 18.5 - 23 mm)
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Weight |
| Starting at 5.79 Lbs (2.63 Kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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| Full HD with 60Hz refresh rate
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2933 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM. |
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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. | Single Storage Configurations
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Fans Number | 2 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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Ethernet | - |
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Battery | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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 M17 R1 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
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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 XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R1 |
At Glance |
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 17.3-inch Alienware M17 R1 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in early-2019. It comes with up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 15 9500 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 17.3-inch Alienware M17 R1. In addition, The Dell XPS 15 9500 weighs 4 lbs. about 44% lighter than the 5.79 lbs. Alienware M17 R1. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.71”, the Dell XPS 15 9500 is much more portable than the Alienware M17 R1 at 16.1” x 11.52” x 0.91”.
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 M17 R1, it supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two 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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