Alienware M15 R6 vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware M15 R6 and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41). 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 M15 R6 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware M15 R6 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, fast refresh display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

high refresh rate display

spacious storage options

robust gaming performance

reasonable price point

heavier build

average battery life

loud fan noise

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Alienware M15 R6 and Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
87 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware M15 R6 vs. Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.62 cm x 27.25 cm x 1.92 cm 40.35 cm x 28 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.69 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Dark side of the moon with high endurance clear coat | Dark Side of the Moon Shale black
DISPLAY Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Dell ComfortView Plus Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 0 0
STORAGE Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Camera Features 74.9 degrees, RGB camera -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3254 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 86 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, 4-zone illumination, precision touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, 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
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence) -
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware M15 R6 Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-41)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 50 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - R2NS
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