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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is more expensive and offers high performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming; however, it is heavier and less portable. The HP Spectre x360 is much less expensive, lighter, making it highly portable, and has a touchscreen with better battery life, suited more for general use and less demanding creative tasks but isn't designed for gaming or intensive engineering tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use because it combines a high-quality touchscreen with a thin and lightweight design, making it more portable and versatile as a 2-in-1 convertible than the Dell Alienware m15 R7. The Alienware, with its high-performance CPU and GPU, is good for general use but leans more towards gaming requirements, which compromises its portability and battery life compared to the Spectre x360.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.6
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7, with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 240, offers a superior gaming experience suited for fast-paced games that will benefit from smoother visuals. In contrast, the HP Spectre x360's built-in Intel Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate of 60, while still competent for moderate gaming, prioritizes versatility and screen resolution, making it more suitable for less demanding 3D tasks and users who value 2-in-1 functionality.
Content Creation
7.5
8.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.3
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.
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
7.6
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the HP Spectre x360 for gaming and AI, while the HP Spectre x360 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and HP Spectre x360 have screens with a resolution and brightness that provide crisp, clear images and comfortable viewing, which is crucial for tasks like browsing, watching videos, and working with documents. In engineering and design work where precise color representation matters, their screens cover a wide range of color gamuts ensuring the colors you see are both accurate and vibrant, aiding in detailed and color-critical work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is key, the screens’ lower refresh rates may result in less fluid visuals compared to displays optimized for such purposes.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Spectre x360 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,200
$1,000
$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 Spectre x360 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and HP Spectre x360 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 outclasses in engineering and design due to its superior AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU that excel in computation and graphics handling, paired with a high-refresh-rate screen that benefits visually intensive tasks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and HP Spectre x360 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the HP Spectre x360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | HP Spectre x360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 4.74 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 9.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3072 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 406 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
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."
HP Spectre x360
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PCMag
Eric Grevstad | August 2022
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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