Alienware M15 R3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

vivid, fast display

advanced cooling system

customizable RGB lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

loud fans under load

Alienware M15 R4 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R4 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, fast display

customizable rgb lighting

high-quality build

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R3 and Alienware M15 R4
87 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R3 vs. Alienware M15 R4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.03 cm x 27.62 cm x 1.97 cm 36.03 cm x 27.6 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Lunar light Lunar light
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 72% NTSC colour gamut -
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Thermal Velocity Boost
MEMORY Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2667 MHz 2933 MHz
STORAGE Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 Killer E3100
BATTERY Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Technology Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A
INPUT Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Graphics Amplifier Port
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Graphics Amplifier Port
LAN
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R3 Alienware M15 R4
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 DisplayPort 1.4
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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