Alienware M15 R7 vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M15 R7
Alienware M15 R7

Our Rating: 85 %

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R7 and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Alienware M15 R7 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R7 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate display

spacious storage options

robust gaming performance

reasonable price point

heavier build

average battery life

loud fan noise

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R7 and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R7 vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 2.06 cm 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Shale black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 8 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.18 mm pixel pitch, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera, 75.8 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 1 RGB zone Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Alienware Command Center -
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R7 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - R2NS
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