Alienware M15 R7 vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R7 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF). 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

Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

robust build quality

good port selection

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R7 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R7 vs. Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 2.06 cm 35.99 cm x 26.44 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.49 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Dark Side of the Moon Black (bottom), storm grey (top)
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 141 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 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, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features RGB camera, 75.8 degrees Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3254 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 6.55 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 300 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 1 RGB zone Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included Alienware Command Center Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R7 Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16IAH7H (82RF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features AlienFX Lighting Zones Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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