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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware 15 R2 vs Alienware 17 R2

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  • 178specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 151identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Processor model
    • i7-4720HQ
    • i7-4710HQ
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3.6 GHz
    • 3.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.6 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • 16 GB
    • 8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • 1.25 TB
    • 1 TB
  • Storage media
    • HDD+SSD
    • HDD

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Designidentical
Housing materialKnown for oneCarbon fibre
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.179 x 0.179 mm
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4720HQi7-4710HQ
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersCreative Sound Core3D-EX + Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3Creative Sound Core 3D + SBX Pro Studio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2.1 MP2.07 MP
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 8.1
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7893478930
Processor codeDiffersSR1Q8SR1PX
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one180 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one9.23 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.21 kg3.78 kg
WidthDiffers385.8 mm430 mm
DepthDiffers270.2 mm291.9 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm34.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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