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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X, consider your needs and budget. The Alienware is typically more expensive and offers premium build quality, advanced cooling for better performance during intensive tasks, and may have better customer support. However, it's heavier, which affects portability. The Aorus 15X offers good performance and is usually more affordable. It might have a longer battery life, useful for on-the-go use, but may not have the same level support or premium features as the Alienware. If gaming, 3D work, or machine learning are important and budget allows, lean towards the Alienware. If price is a concern and you need something easier to carry, the Aorus 15X is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 15X
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.5
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers a robust GPU and a high screen refresh rate, providing smooth visuals for gamers and 3D professionals. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X also brings powerful gaming performance with a top-tier GPU and an even higher refresh rate, plus a strong CPU and superior screen quality for those who prioritize cutting-edge visuals alongside general performance.
Content Creation
7.5
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X 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.
Screen Quality
8.2
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 15X for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
When considering screen quality for general use, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making text and images clear and easy to view, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X also provides a similar level of clarity and visibility, but with slightly less brightness. For engineering and design, the color accuracy and broader color gamuts on the Alienware m15 R7 display are beneficial for precision tasks such as photo editing or 3D modeling, outranking the Aorus 15X, which has good but not as extensive color coverage. In contrast, for gaming and 3D where fast-paced visuals are key, both laptops fall short on refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and reduced motion blur, despite their decent resolution and panel types.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 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
7.4
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$1,600
$500
$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 Gigabyte Aorus 15X costs $1,600.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
301.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X offers a more potent processor, double the storage, and benefits from improved color accuracy and a higher battery life compared to the Dell Alienware m15 R7, which contributes to its higher suitability for general use. However, the Dell Alienware is still capable with its high-performance processor and quality screen, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life which limits its general use appeal compared to the Aorus 15X.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 excels in engineering and design due to its AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which are powerful for intensive tasks, complemented by good screen quality that accurately displays colors. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 15X features a more advanced Intel i9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU for even higher performance potential, though its screen offers slightly lower color accuracy, which may be less optimal for color-critical work.
Software Development
7.3
7.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 15X and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for software development.
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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 15X has 5.5 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.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Gigabyte Aorus 15X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Gigabyte Aorus 15X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $1,600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.1" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i9-13900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 301 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
Gigabyte Aorus 15X
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | February 2023
"The Gigabyte Aorus 15X is a strong showing of Raptor Lake and RTX 4000 series. While the Aorus had trouble keeping up in older games like Grand Theft Auto V, it nudged past the competition in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. It also flexed its next-generation muscle in Far Cry 6 and Borderlands 3. While we were impressed with the overall build quality and design of the Aorus 15X, the keyboard lacked good tactile feedback. The display performed well in real-world testing despite its on-paper shortcoming with brightness, but the speakers are lackluster at best."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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