Acer Aspire 7vsAlienware m15 R6

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Acer
Acer Aspire 7
Aspire 7

Quick Stats

The Acer Aspire 7 delivers decent performance for day-to-day tasks and moderate gaming, despite some limitations.
The Acer Aspire 7's build is adequate, lacking a premium feel that holds it back significantly.
The Acer Aspire 7's display has a limited peak brightness and inconsistent refresh rate options available.
The Acer Aspire 7 boasts a great keyboard and a decent display with limited brightness.
Alienware
Alienware m15 R6
m15 R6

Quick Stats

The Alienware m15 R6 delivers decent gaming performance, despite inconsistent frame rates and memory bottlenecks limiting results.
The Alienware m15 R6's build has a mixed bag of pros and cons with decent cooling and display options.
The display on the Alienware m15 R6 is decent but not exceptional despite its premium price tag.
The Alienware m15 R6 boasts decent brightness and color gamut with advanced Optimus and MUX capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Aspire 7
Winner
#605
Alienware m15 R6
#606
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Aspire 7
#434
Winner
Alienware m15 R6
#600
Display
Acer Aspire 7
#569
Winner
Alienware m15 R6
#582
Performance
Acer Aspire 7
#638
Alienware m15 R6
#179
Winner
Build
Acer Aspire 7
#383
Winner
Alienware m15 R6
#416
Features
Acer Aspire 7
#12
Winner
Alienware m15 R6
#679

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Aspire 7
Alienware Alienware m15 R6
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-11800H
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop)
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Aspire 7

Strengths

You have a very utilitarian body here in terms of design language but it doesn't necessarily look as Sleek as the competition
Performance numbers as a result of this design are actually quite nice
Thermals are very manageable
The keyboard here is decent as well
You also have a great selection of i/o ports
This laptop kind of makes obvious compromises so you know exactly what you're getting with this laptop
If you are someone who just wants a laptop that has great performance and great customizable specs, I definitely think the Aspire 7 is a great option

Weaknesses

The miserable trackpad is a notable issue
The subpar webcam is another drawback
The speaker system is lackluster
The display varies a lot depending on which region you're in
Having 250 nits of peak brightness is just disappointing
The limited 16GB of RAM can cause occasional frame drops
Gaming performance may not be up to par due to the limited 4GB of vram

Alienware m15 R6

Strengths

The screen had decent brightness, color gamut and advanced Optimus with MUX switch.
I was impressed that it wasn’t getting as hot on the internals compared to other Dell/Alienware models, I didn’t even have to adjust the TCC offset which could be used to control temperatures at the expense of performance.
The keyboard and touchpad were decent, though I can’t see myself paying $150 USD more for the upgrade to Cherry keys.
Gaming on an external screen with HDMI plus Optimus off was slower than Optimus on for some reason, hopefully that’s just some sort of buy that can be fixed.
DisplayPort output over Type-C wasn’t working in my unit, hopefully that’s just mine.
The keyboard and touchpad were decent, though I can’t see myself paying $150 USD more for the upgrade to Cherry keys.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Acer Aspire 7

The Acer Aspire 7 is a laptop that makes some notable compromises in its pursuit of high-end mid-range performance. Its chunky design may not be the most stylish, but it pays off in terms of thermal management and keyboard quality. However, the trackpad, webcam, and speakers are subpar, and the display's peak brightness varies significantly depending on region. This laptop shines with decent performance, great IO ports, and customizable specs, making it a solid choice for those seeking a high-end mid-range experience.

Alienware m15 R6

The Alienware M15 R6 is a high-performance gaming laptop that promises to deliver exceptional power and portability. With its Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, and up to 64GB of RAM, this machine is designed to tackle the most demanding games and applications. However, at a starting price of $1380, it's clear that this laptop isn't cheap. But is the added cost worth it for the premium features and performance? We'll dive into the details to find out.

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