In depth comparison and review of Alienware M15 R6 and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm | 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.59 cm |
Weight | 2.69 kg | 2.3 kg |
Colour | Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat | Dark Side of the Moon | Obsidian black |
DISPLAY | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" - IPS |
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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 | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | - |
Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Dell ComfortView Plus | Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate |
PROCESSOR | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H | AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Number of Cores | 6-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 12 MB | 4 MB |
64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | - |
MEMORY | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
STORAGE | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 128 GB SSD - Kingston |
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Secondary Storage | - | 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Toshiba |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 560X |
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Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1280 x 720 |
Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | - |
Camera Features | 74.9 degrees, RGB camera | Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) |
Image Sensor Type | CMOS | - |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
Sound | Dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
Codec | Realtek ALC3254 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | - |
Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
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Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 | M.2 Card |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
BATTERY | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 86 Wh | 55 Wh |
Battery Life | - | Up to 7 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A | 135 Watt, 19 V |
INPUT | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad | Precision touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Interfaces | HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging) USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 2.0 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
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SOFTWARE | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware M15 R6 | Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-43) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | - | Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant |
Compliant Standards | DisplayPort 1.4 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 50 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
Model Number | - | R64J |