Alienware 17R2 (Alienware 17 R2-cr) vs Alienware AW15R3
$1,299.95
$1,499.00
Comparison summary
For performance Alienware 17R2 has a better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
The laptops have different operating systems, 17R2 has Windows 8 and Alienware AW15R3 has Windows 10.
For displaying graphics AW15R3 has a faster graphics card.
17R2 has a bigger screen. For portability AW15R3 is lighter.
17R2 is cheaper.
Alienware 17R2 (Alienware 17 R2-cr)
Alienware AW15R3
Compare specifications
| Alienware 17R2 (Alienware 17 R2-cr) | Alienware AW15R3 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. | |
| Intel Core i7-4710HQ | Intel Core i5-6300HQ |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a laptop. | |
| 128gb | 8gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
| GeForce GTX 980M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3in | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 18 lbs (8.16 kg) | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 8 | Windows 10 |
| Hard drives | |
| 120gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | 1000gb HDD |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,299.95 | $1,499.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,299.95 | $1,499.00 |
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| Buy from Amazon.com | Buy from Amazon.com |
Amazon.com description
Alienware 17R2 Core i7-4710HQ 16GB RAM 128GB SSD 1TB HDD 17.3In. NVIDIA GTX 98 (Renewed)
ALIENWARE 17 R2 (2015)
NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 980M 4GB DDR5
i7-4710HQ~16GB DDR5~128GB M.2 SSD BOOT+1TB HDD~NO CD/DVD DRIVE
17.3" FHD (1920x1080) ANTI-GLARE DISPLAY
Newest Alienware AW15R3 Laptop,15.6 inch FHD IPS Anti-Glare 300-nits Display, Intel Core i5-6300HQ, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060, Windows 10
Alienware AW15R3-0012SLV Laptop, Intel Core i5-6300HQ
8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10, silver
15.6 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Anti-Glare 300-nits Display, NVIDIA GeForce GTX1060,
HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, 3×USB 3.0, Media Card Reader,