The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is a premium gaming laptop with high-performance components suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. It has a high refresh rate display for smooth visuals, more storage, and memory, but is heavier and less portable. It's more expensive and could have a shorter battery life due to its powerful hardware. The HP 15" Laptop, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly option for general use with adequate performance for daily tasks but not for resource-intensive activities. It is lighter, potentially offering better portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for users with basic computing needs who prioritize ease of carrying and value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 15" Laptop
Good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers superior performance with a high-end CPU and ample RAM, making it well-suited for demanding tasks, while its screen quality is enhanced by a higher resolution and refresh rate, providing a better viewing experience, but these come at the cost of less portability and shorter battery life compared to the HP 15" Laptop. In contrast, the HP is lighter and has a longer battery life, which, along with its competent CPU and adequate RAM, could serve well for less intensive tasks, but it has a lower resolution and less vibrant screen which may detract from the overall user experience.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
5.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 excels in gaming and 3D tasks with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, providing smooth visuals and rendering capabilities. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop has an integrated Intel UHD Graphics which is less capable for demanding tasks and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, making it adequate for casual gaming and basic 3D applications but not for intensive use.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7, with its high-end AMD Ryzen processor, ample RAM, and Nvidia graphics, is equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks, offering robust performance and superior screen quality. In contrast, the HP 15" Laptop's basic Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, paired with less RAM and a lower-resolution display, makes it more suitable for basic tasks, trading off advanced capabilities for better portability and lower operating noise.
Content Creation
7.5/10
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
7.3/10
6.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.2/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has excellent screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, along with a wider color gamut coverage, ensuring sharp visuals and accurate color reproduction important for detailed tasks. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, which benefit from a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals. The HP 15" Laptop, offering fair screen quality for general use and engineering, has adequate resolution and acceptable color accuracy but falls short for gaming and 3D due to the same limitations in refresh rate.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$378
$0
$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 HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"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."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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