For performance Alienware m15 R1 has a lot better performing processor. It also contains more memory.
For displaying graphics m15 R1 has a lot faster graphics card.
m15 R1 is cheaper.
For portability Acer Aspire 5 is lighter.
Alienware m15 R1 (Dellgaming) | Acer Aspire 5 (NX.HDGAA.001) |
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Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. | |
Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i7-8565U |
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a laptop. | |
16gb | 12gb |
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. | |
GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce MX250 |
Screen size | |
15.6″ | 15.6″ |
Screen resolution | |
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
Weight | |
8 lbs (3.63 kg) | 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) |
Operating system (OS) | |
Windows 10 | Windows 10 Home |
Hard drives | |
500gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
Amazon.com List Price | |
$1,580.00 | |
Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
$1,399.00 | $1,999.03 |
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price | |
$2,699.00 | $899.99 |
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Buy from Amazon.com | Buy from Amazon.com |
8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H (6-Core, 9MB Cache, up to 4.1GHz w/ Turbo Boost)
NVIDIA_GeForce RTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 with Max-Q Design, 512GB PCIe M.2 SSD
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz Anti-Glare IPS, 300-nits, 72% NTSC color gamut, Narrow-Border
Killer Wireless 1550 2x2 AC and Bluetooth 5.0, Windows10
1. (2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Type A | 2. HDMI 2.0 Output | 3. Mini-Display Port 1.3 Output | 4. Thunderbolt 3 Port | 5. Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port | 6. Power/DC-In Port | 7. Noble Lock port (cable and lock sold separately) | 8. Killer Networks E2500 Gigabit Ethernet NIC | 9. USB SuperSpeed 3.1 Type-A with Powershare Technology | 10. Audio Out 1/8" Port (Compatible with inline mic headset)
8th Generation Intel Core i7 8565u Processor (Upto 4.6 gram Hz) | 12GB DDR4 Memory | 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED backlit IPS display | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
1 USB 3.1 Type C Gen 1 port, 2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (one with Power off Charging), 1 USB 2.0 Port & 1 HDMI Port with HDCP support
802.11AC Wi Fi | Backlit keyboard | upto 9.5 hours battery Life
Windows 10 Home. Maximum power supply is 65 Watts