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Alienware AM18X-8636BK vs Alienware M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 118identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Total storage capacity
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:750 GB
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1.5 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:750 GB
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1.5 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:DVD Super Multi DL
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Blu-Ray ROM
  • Graphics card family
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:Intel
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:NVIDIA
  • Headphone outputs
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:2
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:1
  • Cable lock slot
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:Yes
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:No
  • Weight
    • Alienware AM18X-8636BK:5.41 kg
    • M17X-5141 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4.26 kg

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Comparison of Alienware AM18X-8636BK, M17X-5141
162 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB1.5 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers750 GB1.5 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLBlu-Ray ROM
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one82Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers5.41 kg4.26 kg
WidthDiffers436 mm410 mm
DepthDiffers322 mm304 mm
Height (front)Differs5.3 cm4.45 cm
Height (rear)Differs5.42 cm4.5 cm
Width (imperial)Known for one43.6 cm (17.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one32.2 cm (12.7")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one5.31 cm (2.09")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one5.41 cm (2.13")Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source

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