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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers superior general, 3D/machine learning, and engineering performance compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, with a high refresh rate display and better color coverage, making it more suitable for intensive gaming and professional creative work. However, this comes at a premium price, heavier weight, and lower battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, while being more affordable and lightweight with longer battery life, may not match the performance of the Alienware for demanding tasks, but it is a great choice for general use and casual gaming with its own high-resolution display. Choose the Alienware if performance and gaming are priorities and budget is less of a concern; opt for the IdeaPad if portability, better battery life, and value are more important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, making it well-suited for smoother and more detailed gaming and 3D experiences. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro comes with a less powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a lower screen refresh rate of 120Hz, which can still handle gaming and 3D tasks but won't offer the same level of performance as the Alienware.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 stands out for engineering and design use with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, coupled with a high-quality IPS screen, which ensures strong performance and good screen quality. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, although lighter and more portable, is equipped with a slightly less capable AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, and while its IPS display also offers good quality, it isn't as geared towards intense tasks as the Alienware.
Screen Quality
8.2
7.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the Alienware's screen excels due to its high resolution and brightness, making texts and images sharp and clear, while the Lenovo offers a balance of clarity and brightness at a lower cost. In engineering and design, the Alienware shines with a wider range of colors, critical for precision, but the Lenovo still provides a respectable color range, suitable for most users. When it comes to gaming and 3D, however, the Alienware's lower refresh rate hinders smooth motion rendering, whereas the Lenovo, despite similar limitations, may offer better value for casual gaming within a tighter budget.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.6
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$860
$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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7's higher-end CPU and GPU make it excellent for general use where performance is key, and its screen quality is well-suited for various types of content; however, its heavier weight and lower battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro may limit its portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, also sufficient for general use, offers a better battery life and portability with a slightly higher-resolution screen, trading off a bit of processing power and gaming capabilities found in the Alienware.
Content Creation
7.5
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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