2020 HP OMEN 15 vs. Alienware M15 R3: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 HP OMEN 15 and Alienware M15 R3 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 HP OMEN 15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 HP OMEN 15 is better than Alienware M15 R3.
The 2020 HP OMEN 15 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R3. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R3.
The 2020 HP OMEN 15 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 | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Alienware M15 R3 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R3 is better than 2020 HP OMEN 15.
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Alienware M15 R3 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 7-4800H inside 2020 HP OMEN 15.
Alienware M15 R3 weighed 4.65 pounds, 14% lighter than the 5.40 pounds 2020 HP OMEN 15.
Weight | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Pound | 5.40 lbs. | 4.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.45 kg | 2.11 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 HP OMEN 15 and Alienware M15 R3.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | - | Available on May 2020 |
Pricing | - | Starting at $1,499.99 |
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Exterior | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Dimensions | 14.09” x 9.44” x 0.89” (358 x 240 x 22.5 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 | 5.40 lb (2.5 kg) | Starting at 4.65 lbs (2.10 kg) up to 5.51 lbs (2.50 kg) |
Colors | Shadow black |
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Display | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info |
| Full HD with 144Hz refresh rate
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Ports | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Internal Specs | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 2666 MHz Dual-channel DDR4 RAM.Onboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 2 x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSD slot | Available Slots
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Connectivity | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth® 5 |
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Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps |
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Battery | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Size | 70.9 Wh (6-cell Li-ion polymer battery) |
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Battery Life |
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Power Supply | 200 W Smart AC power adapter |
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Software | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | OMEN Command Center HP Audio Switch HP Connection Optimizer HP BIOS Protection HP Jumpstarts HP Support Assistant Dropbox Office trail McAfee LiveSafe™ security trail |
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Camera & Audio | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Misc | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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Warranty |
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More | - | CHASIS
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Key Features | 2020 HP OMEN 15 | Alienware M15 R3 |
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Comparison Summary
HP has released the OMEN 15, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7-4800H with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R3 was introduced by Dell around the same year 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 2020 HP OMEN 15 and Alienware M15 R3 have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, the 2020 HP OMEN 15 weighs 5.40 lbs. about 16% heavier than the 4.65 lbs. Alienware M15 R3. Moreover, measured at 14.09” x 9.44” x 0.89”, the 2020 HP OMEN 15 is slightly more portable than the Alienware M15 R3 at 14.19” x 10.87” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, HP claims that the 2020 HP OMEN 15 supports up to 32GB 3200 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 2020 HP OMEN 15, 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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