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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is a premium laptop designed for high performance, featuring powerful processors and graphics suitable for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D modeling, or machine learning. It has a high-resolution display with a fast refresh rate which is ideal for gaming and video editing. On the other hand, the Maypug 15" Laptop is much more affordable, but offers modest performance due to its basic processor and integrated graphics, making it suited for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It's also lighter and more portable. If you prioritize gaming or intensive workloads and can afford it, the Alienware could be a good choice. For casual use and if you are budget-conscious, consider the Maypug. 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 Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for general use due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, which are very important for a smooth and visually engaging experience; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop is rated poor for general use because it has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, which can lead to a sluggish performance and less crisp visuals, though it does offer better portability and a longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8
5.6
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
5.6
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is adept for engineering and design with its high-end AMD Ryzen CPU, substantial RAM, powerful Nvidia GPU, and a high-resolution screen, whereas the Maypug 15" Laptop's lower-tier Intel Celeron processor, limited RAM, basic integrated graphics, and lower-resolution screen make it poorly suited for such demanding tasks. While the Maypug is lighter and may offer slightly better portability and battery life, the compromise on essential performance factors for engineering like CPU power, memory, graphics capability, and screen quality is significant.
Content Creation
7.5
5.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 offers a high-resolution display with impressive brightness and color fidelity, making it ideal for vibrant, clear visuals in general use and detailed work in engineering and design. Despite its quality build for those areas, its lower refresh rate could detract from the smoothness required for high-end gaming and 3D work. The Maypug 15" Laptop, on the other hand, falls short in screen resolution and brightness across the board, affecting clarity and color representation, and also lacks the high refresh rate necessary for fluid motion in gaming and 3D applications.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has 5 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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
15.6in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 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
5.1
The Dell Alienware m15 R7 has very good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,200
$600
$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 Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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How the Dell Alienware m15 R7 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m15 R7 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,200 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 10.7'' x 0.94'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.93 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.73" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
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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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.
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