Alienware M15 R3 vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R3 and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R3 and Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
87 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R3 vs. Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.03 cm x 27.62 cm x 1.97 cm 38.035 cm x 28 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Lunar light Abyssal black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 250 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
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 Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM770
Features Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2667 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2.048 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera Windows Hello, Temporal Noise Reduction
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Six speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 Killer Ethernet E3100G
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 19.5 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R3 Acer Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones Administrator password, system password, vapor chamber cooling system, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
SAR Value - 0.8 W/kg (body), 0.8 W/kg (head), 0.8 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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