Alienware M17 vs. Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Alienware M17
Alienware M17

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M17 and Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY). 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 M17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

customizable RGB lighting

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud fans under load

Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

lacks Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M17 and Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M17 vs. Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41 cm x 29.2 cm x 2.176 cm 36.306 cm x 25.961 cm x 2.357 cm
Weight 2.63 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Epic silver Black (bottom), iron grey (top cover)
DISPLAY Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.199 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
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 -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
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 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive (8 GB flash) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD -
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus, 74.9 degrees -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3281-CG Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Gaming
Audio Features Realtek High Definition Audio Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2400 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 170 Watt
INPUT Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Type Touchpad, alphanumeric keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4-zone illumination Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Graphics Amplifier Port
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M17 Lenovo Legion 5P 15IMH05 (82AY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.219 W/kg (body), 0.219 W/kg (limb)
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 - pick-up and return
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