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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is a premium option with a high price offering strong performance for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D work, and engineering due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics. It has a high-resolution display with rapid refresh rates for smooth visuals but is heavier, which may reduce portability. Conversely, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is more affordable, lighter, and thus easier to carry around, making it suitable for general use and some gaming or engineering work with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, though its screen has a standard resolution and lower refresh rate. Consider the Alienware if performance is paramount, and the Lenovo for a balanced mix of portability and cost savings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m15 R7
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, where readability and comfort are key, both the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Lenovo LOQ 15 offer screens with high resolution and brightness, making text clear and images vivid, which is not as crucial in gaming-focused laptops. The impressive color range of the Alienware, covering broad spectrums like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, makes it suitable for engineering and design professionals who require precise color accuracy for their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is critical, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means on-screen action might not appear as smooth compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates for gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$1,109
$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 LOQ 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 excels in performance owing to its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics, making it suitable for power-intensive tasks, and its high-resolution screen delivers vivid colors and sharp images, but it is heavier and has modest battery life, affecting portability. On the flip side, the Lenovo LOQ 15 also serves general use well with a similar memory and storage capacity, a good quality keyboard, and a lighter build for better portability, but with a less powerful processor and graphics card, and a lower screen resolution which may not be as crisp as the Alienware m15 R7.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.5
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and offers a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which makes it good for gaming and 3D purposes, but its higher weight affects portability. In comparison, the Lenovo LOQ 15 includes the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a respectable 144Hz screen refresh rate, which also supports gaming and 3D tasks, and it's lighter which enhances portability, albeit with a less powerful GPU and lower screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware m15 R7 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.5
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 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
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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
6.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Dell Alienware m15 R7 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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."
Lenovo LOQ 15
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PCMag
Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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