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Alienware m18 R1 AMD vs Alienware m18 R2

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 88identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • m18 R1 AMD:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • m18 R2:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • HD type
    • m18 R1 AMD:Full HD+
    • m18 R2:Quad HD+
  • Pixel density
    • m18 R1 AMD:126 ppi
    • m18 R2:168 ppi
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • m18 R1 AMD:480 Hz
    • m18 R2:165 Hz
  • Processor manufacturer
    • m18 R1 AMD:AMD
    • m18 R2:Intel
  • Processor family
    • m18 R1 AMD:AMD Ryzen™ 7
    • m18 R2:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • m18 R1 AMD:AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
    • m18 R2:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • m18 R1 AMD:7845HX
    • m18 R2:i7-14700HX

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Comparison of m18 R1 AMD, m18 R2
133 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameDark Metallic MoonDark Metallic Moon
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HD+Quad HD+
Panel typeWVAWVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightness300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers126 ppi168 ppi
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers480 Hz165 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 7000 SeriesIntel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers7845HXi7-14700HX
Processor coresDiffers1220
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers64 MB33 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Maximum turbo powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source157 W
Processor base powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one5.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 610MIntel® UHD Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio chipRealtek ALC3254Realtek ALC3254
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphones22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)2.07 MP2.07 MP
Front camera HD typeFull HDFull HD
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller manufacturerKillerKiller
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s5000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity22
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
PowerShareYesYes
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support11
Power adapter barrel connectorKnown for one7.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM770
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for onePer-key RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity97 Wh97 Wh
Battery voltage11.4 V11.4 V
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Fast chargingYesYes
Battery weight430 g430 g
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers330 W280 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers4.4 A19.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one195 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Windows HelloKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock140 G140 G
Operating vibration0.66 G0.66 G
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight4.23 kg4.23 kg
Width410.3 mm410.3 mm
Depth319.9 mm319.9 mm
Height (front)2.41 cm2.41 cm
Height (rear)2.51 cm2.51 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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