Dell XPS 15 9500 vs. Alienware X15 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware X15 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 X15 R1.
Dell XPS 15 9500 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X15 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X15 R1.
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 X15 R1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Dell XPS 15 9500 weighed 4 pounds, 20% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Pound | 4 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.81 kg | 2.27 kg |
Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than Dell XPS 15 9500.
2021 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 19% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10885H inside Dell XPS 15 9500.
Alienware X15 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell XPS 15 9500. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2933MHz of system memory on the Dell XPS 15 9500.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Released | 2020 | 2021 |
Release Date | Release Date: May 13, 2020 | Available on June 1, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,299.99 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 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) |
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Weight |
| 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
Colors |
| Lunar light |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Left (3)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 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. | Memory Slots
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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. |
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Fans Number | 2 | - |
Connectivity | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size |
| 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Battery Life | Full HD+ model
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Power Supply |
| 240W power adapter. |
Software | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 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 X15 R1 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell XPS 15 9500 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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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 X15 R1 was introduced by Dell about a year later in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Dell XPS 15 9500 and Alienware X15 R1 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Dell XPS 15 9500 weighs 4 lbs. about 25% lighter than the 5 lbs. Alienware X15 R1. Moreover, measured at 13.56” x 9.07” x 0.71”, the Dell XPS 15 9500 is considerably more portable than the Alienware X15 R1 at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”.
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 X15 R1, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike Dell XPS 15 9500, 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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