Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 13 R2 vs Alienware 17 R3

197specifications compared
50differ
147identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 13 R2:33.8 cm (13.3")
- 17 R3:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 13 R2:1366 x 768 pixels
- 17 R3:1920 x 1080 pixels
Display brightness
- 13 R2:200 cd/m²
- 17 R3:300 cd/m²
Pixel pitch
- 13 R2:0.215 x 0.215 mm
- 17 R3:0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Processor family
- 13 R2:Intel® Core™ i5
- 17 R3:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 13 R2:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- 17 R3:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 13 R2:i5-6200U
- 17 R3:i7-6700HQ
Processor cores
- 13 R2:2
- 17 R3:4

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Comparison of 13 R2, 17 R3
221 specifications	A Alienware 13 R2 View product	B Alienware 17 R3 View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display brightnessDiffers	200 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Pixel pitchDiffers	0.215 x 0.215 mm	0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6200U	i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	2 x 8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD+SSD
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x191B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3	Creative Sound Core 3D with SBX Pro Studio
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Klipsch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2.1 MP	2.07 MP
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88193	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EY	SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	8
Battery capacityDiffers	62 Wh	92 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	8.5 h	6.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	130 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.07 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	328 mm	430 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	291.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.64 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.89 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.4 mm

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