When selecting between the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Dell Alienware m15 R7, consider that the ASUS offers better battery life and is more portable due to its lower weight, making it convenient for on-the-go use and general tasks. It's also more affordable, but it comes with integrated graphics which suits less demanding graphics tasks. On the other hand, the Alienware, while heavier and with shorter battery life, is equipped with a powerful dedicated GPU, optimal for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. It also has a higher refresh rate display which is great for fast-paced games but comes at a premium price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for content creation
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its high-resolution OLED screen and a decent 120Hz refresh rate is suitable for gaming and 3D applications, yet the Dell Alienware m15 R7, boasting a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a superior 240Hz refresh rate, provides a smoother and more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook's OLED display delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it well-suited for tasks like photo editing and watching multimedia, which are common in general use and appealing for engineering and design work due to its wide color coverage. However, the display's likely lower refresh rate can impact the smoothness during fast-paced gaming and 3D rendering. The Dell Alienware, while offering a very good display, might have a slightly less color-accurate screen compared to the ASUS's OLED, which can be less ideal for precision work in engineering and design, but its focus on gaming might mean a better refresh rate, although still not optimal for high-end gaming and 3D tasks if it's rated as poor for that use case.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 costs $2,200.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is reputable for engineering and design due to its powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, and high-quality OLED screen that offers exceptional color accuracy and brightness, making it suitable for design tasks where visual fidelity is crucial. Conversely, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 surpasses in performance with a robust CPU, dedicated, high-end GPU which is more capable of handling engineering simulations and 3D rendering, at the expense of portability and a slightly lower screen color gamut compared to the ASUS.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Dell Alienware m15 R7 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"The Alienware M15 offers solid gaming and leading endurance. It makes the most of its CPU and GPU while delivering stellar battery life for a gaming laptop. Opening the lid presents a full-size keyboard with honeycomb cutouts above it on the deck. An oblong RBG lightning element surrounds the entire rear panel and can be color-synced with the other lights on the laptop. There’s not a lot to dislike about the M15 Its productivity performance lagged in some areas, particularly in the storage benchmark, and it’s a bit heavy. Alienware has a clear winner here with the M15 based on its strong overall performance and endurance."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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