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Updated June 22, 2024·

For a high-performance laptop suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) stands out with its superior GPU, the Nvidia RTX 4080, and a more advanced Intel i9-14900HX processor, ensuring top-tier performance in intensive applications. It also offers a larger 16-inch display with a higher brightness and better color accuracy, making it ideal for detailed visual work. However, this performance comes at the cost of portability, as it's slightly heavier and larger than the Dell Alienware m15 R7. The Dell Alienware m15 R7, on the other hand, is a more compact and slightly lighter option with a capable AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, which still delivers excellent performance for most gaming and creative tasks while being easier to carry around. Its battery life is also decent, offering around 5 hours of typical usage, which might be a consideration if you need to work on the go. In summary, if cutting-edge performance and a larger, superior display are your priorities and you don't mind a bulkier device, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is the way to go. However, if you value portability and still demand high performance for a variety of tasks, the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is a strong contender that won't disappoint. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
  • The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024).
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

7.5
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.

Gaming and AI

7.8
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
9.1
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
9.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good.

Content Creation

7.5
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good.

Software Development

7.3
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.2
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the Dell Alienware m15 R7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Cost

$2,200
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
$1,970
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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 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) costs $1,970.
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Key similarities

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Battery

5.0 Hours
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
5.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Alienware m15 R7
Legion Pro 7i (2024)
8.5
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) both have very good build quality.

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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware m15 R7Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)
Dell Alienware m15 R7Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$2,200
$1,970
Release Date
May 1, 2022February 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94''14.3'' x 10.3'' x 1.02''
Weight
5.93 lbs5.78 lbs
Width
14.02"14.31"
Depth
10.73"10.32"

INTERNAL

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HXIntel i9-14900HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours5 Hours
Battery Capacity
86 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
300 nits469 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.5/106.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/109.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
34
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
23
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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."

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2024)

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Florian Glaser | February 2023
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."

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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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