Acer Spin 7vsAlienware m17 R3

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Spin 7
Spin 7

Quick Stats

The Acer Spin 7's performance is decent but hindered by subpar gaming and thermal management capabilities.
The Acer Spin 7's well-designed build features ease of access to internal components with minimal thickness.
The Acer Spin 7's display requires calibration to reach its full visual potential initially.
The Acer Spin 7 features two USB-C ports and a full HD screen with keyboard and touchpad capabilities.
Alienware
Alienware m17 R3
m17 R3

Quick Stats

The Alienware M17 R3 delivers top-notch speeds and fluid gameplay, making performance its strongest suit overall.
The Alienware M17 R3 boasts an impressive build quality with a premium feel and robust construction.
Opting for FHD with 300Hz display is recommended to avoid slower performance and lower frame rates.
The Alienware M17 R3 boasts impressive features like a 4K OLED display and 300Hz FHD option with upgradable RAM.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Spin 7
Winner
#753
Alienware m17 R3
#755
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Spin 7
#732
Alienware m17 R3
#449
Winner
Display
Acer Spin 7
#561
Winner
Alienware m17 R3
#590
Performance
Acer Spin 7
#824
Alienware m17 R3
#383
Winner
Build
Acer Spin 7
#121
Winner
Alienware m17 R3
#431
Features
Acer Spin 7
#6
Winner
Alienware m17 R3
#840

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Spin 7
Alienware Alienware m17 R3
up to 8GB
up to 32GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen2
Intel Core i5-10300H
Qualcomm Adreno 680
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Spin 7

Strengths

The keyboard has a very good click point and the keys seem to be quite fast. It's a really good thing that it's completely silent, being fanless.
It has easy access to the battery, SSD, and Wi-Fi module, making upgrades and replacements possible.
The device has a nice format and the SSD is quite fast, making it suitable for office work, student tasks, and basic photo editing.
Despite some minor issues with keyboard depth and backlighting, overall the Spin 7 offers good productivity performance.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Alienware m17 R3

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Acer Spin 7

The Acer Spin 7 is a 14-inch Core i5-based 2-in-1 device that boasts a fairly thin and light design. Scoring 82% in our full review, it has its strengths and weaknesses. The display is calibrated to perfection once tweaked, but initially struggles with color accuracy. The keyboard offers decent feedback, albeit with shallow travel. Battery life is reasonable at around 6 hours of Wi-Fi browsing time, although gaming and video rendering may see a drastic drop-off.

Alienware m17 R3

The Alienware M17 R3 is a powerhouse gaming laptop that boasts impressive specs and sleek design. With its thin profile and robust performance, it's hard to deny the appeal of this machine. However, my experience with the 4K display was underwhelming, as it slowed down the machine and limited frame rates. The price tag of over $2,500 is also a significant drawback. Despite these drawbacks, I found the M17 R3 to be one of the fastest gaming laptops on the market, with stunning design that sets it apart from its competitors.

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