Alienware Area vs. Alienware M15 R5

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware Area and Alienware M15 R5. 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 Area Review

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

powerful gaming performance

upgradeable components

vibrant 300Hz display

advanced cooling system

stylish, robust design

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Alienware M15 R5 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R5 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 technology

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive base model

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware Area and Alienware M15 R5
87 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
87 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware Area vs. Alienware M15 R5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 4.7 kg 2.69 kg
Colour Lunar light with high endurance clear coat Dark Side of the Moon
DISPLAY Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 188
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 99% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate, 240 Hz refresh rate
PROCESSOR Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel Z490 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features 74.9 degrees 74.9 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3282-CG Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.17 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 19.5 V
INPUT Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone/headphone retaskable port
Graphics Amplifier Port
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware Area Alienware M15 R5
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - AlienFX Lighting Zones
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.4 DisplayPort 1.4
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 50 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 15 months
Model Number 51m R2 -
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