Detailed comparison and review of Alienware Area and Alienware M17 R4. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm | 39.98 cm x 29.43 cm x 2.2 cm |
Weight | 4.7 kg | 2.5 kg |
Colour | Lunar light with high endurance clear coat | Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat |
DISPLAY | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | 127 |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
Features | Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 0.1989 mm pixel pitch |
PROCESSOR | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Chipset | Intel Z490 | Intel HM470 |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | Intel Thermal Velocity Boost |
MEMORY | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2933 MHz | 2933 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | 2933 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 1 | - |
STORAGE | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
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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 | 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 | Four speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3282-CG | Realtek ALC3281-CG |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | High Definition Audio |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Killer E3100 |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 86 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 19.5 V | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A |
INPUT | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
Features | - | Multi-gesture touch pad, 4 RGB zones |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Slots | - | 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) |
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Interfaces | HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone/headphone retaskable port Graphics Amplifier Port |
HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 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 Graphics Amplifier Port LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
SOFTWARE | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware Area | Alienware M17 R4 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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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 1.2, DisplayPort 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °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 - 1 year - pick-up and return |
Model Number | 51m R2 | - |