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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 packs powerful performance suitable for intensive gaming or engineering tasks, larger storage, and has a bigger, high-quality display, but is more expensive and heavier which makes it less portable. The Lenovo Yoga 6, on the other hand, offers good performance for general use cases, is more affordable, lighter, and has a smaller, touch-enabled display that makes it highly portable and versatile as a 2-in-1 device. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m18 R1
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
281.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is considered very good for general use due to its robust CPU and GPU, ample RAM and storage, and high-quality screen, but it's less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 also offers good performance for general tasks with decent RAM, a capable processor, and a good screen with touch capability; it additionally shines in portability and longer battery life but has less storage and a less powerful graphics chip compared to the Alienware.
Gaming and AI
9.1
6.1
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is excellent for gaming and 3D because it has a high-performance Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which enables smoother visuals during fast-paced games. In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga 6 is fair for gaming and 3D due to its integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU and a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less suited for intensive gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.0
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 outscores the Lenovo Yoga 6 for engineering and design due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a larger, higher resolution screen, which offers better detail and workspace, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. While the Lenovo Yoga 6 is more portable with a longer battery life and a 2-in-1 touchscreen feature, its modest CPU and integrated graphics, smaller screen, and lesser RAM might limit performance with demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
8.0
7.4
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
7.8
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
281.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the Dell Alienware m18 R1's display offers crisp images and bright colors due to its high resolution and luminance, making it appealing for a variety of everyday tasks. For engineering and design professionals, the same laptop's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, essential for precision work. However, gamers and 3D designers may find the lower refresh rate of the Alienware detrimental to the immersive experience they seek, whereas the Lenovo Yoga 6, despite having a moderate resolution and brightness, might not deliver the smooth visuals required for fast-paced games or fluid 3D rendering due to similar refresh rate limitations.
Battery
4.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 has 4 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Poor
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
8.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m18 R1 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,600
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Dell Alienware m18 R1 has a price of $2,600 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
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How the Dell Alienware m18 R1 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware m18 R1 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,600 | $1,045 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 16.2'' x 12.6'' x 1.05'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 8.9 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 16.15" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 12.59" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 97 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 281 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 5.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 4 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware m18 R1
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PCMag
Matthew Buzzi | July 2023
"Dell's Alienware m18 delivers on its promises: This is a large, powerful gaming laptop with the premium flair and feel you expect from an expensive purchase. The drawbacks are really the price and battery life, which in context are reasonable. (We'd also like to see more ports on the laptop's sides.) This price tier exists for deep-pocketed enthusiasts, and if you’re considering anything in this range, the m18 isn’t an outlier. For the majority of shoppers, of course, all of these mighty 18-inch systems are likely too expensive."
Lenovo Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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