Alienware m15 R3vsAsus Vivobook S14

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Alienware
Alienware m15 R3
m15 R3

Quick Stats

The Alienware m15 R3 delivers impressive performance, making it a great value for its price point and competitive gamers.
The Alienware m15 R3's unique sci-fi build is a standout feature, earning high praise overall.
The Alienware m15 R3's stunning display offers smooth performance with average frame rates above 100 FPS always.
The Alienware m15 R3 features a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU with impressive specs.
Asus
ASUS Vivobook S14
Vivobook S14

Quick Stats

The ASUS Vivobook S14 delivers surprisingly decent performance at a budget-friendly price point, outperforming more expensive laptops.
The key takeaway is that the Vivobook S14's build quality is impressive and sturdy, considering its price point.
The ASUS Vivobook S14 boasts an impressive display with crisp and vibrant colors for great value.
The ASUS Vivobook S14 offers impressive specs at a budget-friendly price point with robust feature sets.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware m15 R3
Winner
#716
Asus Vivobook S14
#718
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware m15 R3
#442
Asus Vivobook S14
#408
Winner
Display
Alienware m15 R3
#586
Winner
Asus Vivobook S14
#608
Performance
Alienware m15 R3
#382
Winner
Asus Vivobook S14
#761
Build
Alienware m15 R3
#420
Asus Vivobook S14
#148
Winner
Features
Alienware m15 R3
#681
Asus Vivobook S14
#236
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware m15 R3
Asus ASUS Vivobook S14
up to 32GB
up to 16GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-1165G7
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware m15 R3

Strengths

The starting price with this laptop is $1,500, our review configuration is $2,160, which is a good value for a high-end laptop.
The 10th generation Intel core i7 CPU, 16 gigs of Ram, one terabyte SSD, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU provide excellent performance for competitive multiplayer games.
The display is a full HD resolution with 300 nits, making it suitable for fast-paced games like Rainbow Six Siege.
The laptop's design is unique and stands out in a field of similar-looking laptops, which can be appealing to those who want a gaming laptop that looks different.
The Alienware m15 R3 offers good value for its price, with performance comparable to or better than more expensive laptops.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Asus Vivobook S14

Strengths

This laptop has a decent webcam, it's a breath of fresh air in the market, providing good value for its price.
The Vivobook S14 delivers really competitive numbers in gaming performance, even with the entry-level Arc 130v GPU.
It has a surprisingly good screen, and the keyboard and trackpad are also well-designed.
The battery life is decent, especially considering it's using an efficient CPU architecture.
This laptop feels premium and is a great option for those who want to do some gaming on the side without breaking the bank.

Weaknesses

There's no mention of any significant build quality issues or compromises in the text.
The processor used in this laptop is an entry-level one, which might limit its performance in demanding tasks.
While it has a decent GPU for gaming, it's still not as powerful as some other laptops on the market.
There are no specific details about the storage options or RAM capacity available.
As with most budget laptops, there might be some trade-offs when it comes to features and performance compared to more expensive models.
Read Full Reviews

Alienware m15 R3

The Alienware m15 R3 is a high-performance laptop that boasts impressive specs at an affordable price. With a starting price of $1,500, this laptop packs a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU. It's geared towards competitive gamers who crave high frame rates for a competitive edge. However, its portability is slightly hindered by its 4.65-pound weight and relatively short battery life of just under three hours.

Asus Vivobook S14

The ASUS Vivobook S14 is a breath of fresh air in the budget laptop market, offering impressive performance at an unbeatable price point of $650. With its robust build quality, vibrant screen, and efficient CPU architecture, this laptop defies expectations and challenges the notion that affordable devices must compromise on features. A closer look reveals why it stands out from its competitors, making it a strong contender for a "good value" award.

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