Alienware M15 vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

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Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 and Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.25 cm x 27.5 cm x 1.999 cm 36.34 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Epic silver Obsidian black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Anti-glare, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.179 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC295
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 135 Watt
INPUT Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-55)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
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 - Acer CoolBoost technology, Acer NitroSense
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 15 months Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 50TZ
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