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Alienware m15 R7
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Laptop 13 (2023)
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

7.5
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.

Gaming and AI

7.8
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
6.7
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is only fair.

Content Creation

7.5
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
8.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.

Software Development

7.3
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
8.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.

Screen Quality

8.2
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
8.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 13 has 8.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.8
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.2
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.

Cost

$2,200
Alienware m15 R7
Laptop 13 (2023)
$2,099
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$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a price of $2,200 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $2,099.

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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware m15 R7Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
Dell Alienware m15 R7Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

GENERAL

Price
$2,200
$2,099
Release Date
May 1, 2022May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94''11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62''
Weight
5.93 lbs2.95 lbs
Width
14.02"11.7"
Depth
10.73"9.01"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HXIntel i7-1370P
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours8.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
86 Wh61 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"13.5"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14402256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits472 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.8/10
Portability Score
6.5/108.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
22
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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Dell Alienware m15 R7

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Tom's Hardware

Brandon Hill | October 2022
"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."

Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

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Wired

Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."

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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.

About Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

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