Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Alienware M17 R2: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware M17 R2 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell XPS 15 9500 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 15 9500 is better than Alienware M17 R2.
2020 vs. 2019
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware M17 R2. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Alienware M17 R2.
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M17 R2. It supports up to 2933MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M17 R2.
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 M17 R2 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell XPS 15 9500 weighed 4 pounds, 32% lighter than the 5.80 pounds Alienware M17 R2.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Pound | 4 lbs. | 5.80 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.81 kg | 2.63 kg |
Alienware M17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M17 R2 is better than Dell XPS 15 9500.
Alienware M17 R2 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 R2.
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 M17 R2 |
Released | 2020 | 2019 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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) | 15.74 x 11.59 x 0.73 - 0.77 in (399.80 x 294.30 x 18.60 - 19.50 mm)
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Weight |
| Starting at 5.80 lb (2.63 kg) |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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 R2 |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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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 R2 |
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Ethernet | - |
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Battery | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
Size |
| 6-cell lithium-ion polymer (76Wh) |
Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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 R2 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware M17 R2 |
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