Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 vs. Alienware M15 R5: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 and Alienware M15 R5 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 weighed 1.85 pounds, 66% lighter than the 5.34 pounds Alienware M15 R5.
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Pound | 1.85 lbs. | 5.34 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.84 kg | 2.42 kg |
Alienware M15 R5 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R5 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5 has a 71% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
Alienware M15 R5 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
Alienware M15 R5 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 Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 vs. integrated
Alienware M15 R5 has a 15.6-inch screen size 26% larger than the 12.3-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on April 20, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,149 | - |
Generations | - |
Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Dimensions |
| 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight |
| 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) |
Colors | Black | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 12.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | 12.3" FHD+ 1920 x 1280 3:2 IPS Anti-Reflective Anti-Smudge 400 nits Corning Gorilla® Glass 5 |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 4267 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe SSD | 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
More | Optional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 4G (LTE CAT9) | - |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 42 Wh |
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Battery Life | Up to 10.18 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test | - |
Power Supply | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Lenovo Vantage |
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Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
Audio |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Inking | Supports Active Pen:
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Security |
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Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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