Alienware m17 R5vsAORUS 15G

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Alienware
Alienware m17 R5
m17 R5

Quick Stats

The Alienware m17 R5 delivers strong performance, particularly with its Ryzen processor and Radeon GPU capabilities overall.
The Alienware m17 R5 boasts exceptional build quality, ensuring a premium feel and durability overall throughout its tanky design.
The Alienware M17 R5's display offers multiple high-refresh-rate options, including 480Hz and 4K at 120Hz.
The Alienware M17 R5 offers advanced features like up to 480Hz refresh rate and Nvidia RTX Graphics options.
AORUS
AORUS 15G
15G

Quick Stats

The Aorus 15G's performance is good but not exceptional, particularly in CPU-intensive tasks and multi-threaded workloads.
The AORUS 15G's impressive all-metal design with premium feel is its standout build quality feature.
The display on the Aorus 15G is a highlight, featuring good color gamut and brightness.
The Aorus 15G boasts an impressive array of features, including a mechanical keyboard and all-metal design primarily.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware m17 R5
Winner
#390
AORUS 15G
#392
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware m17 R5
#15
Winner
AORUS 15G
#452
Display
Alienware m17 R5
#587
Winner
AORUS 15G
#596
Performance
Alienware m17 R5
#181
AORUS 15G
#112
Winner
Build
Alienware m17 R5
#428
Winner
AORUS 15G
#440
Features
Alienware m17 R5
#210
Winner
AORUS 15G
#218

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware m17 R5
AORUS AORUS 15G
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
Intel Core i7-10870H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 105W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe slots See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware m17 R5

Strengths

The laptop has a top-of-the-line AMD GPU, Radeon RX 6850 M with 12 GB of ram
It offers good processor options, including Ryzen 9 6900 HX and Ryzen 7 6800h
The laptop can be configured with Nvidia GPUs as well, up to RTX 3080 TI
The build quality is excellent, with a solid metal body and rigid stand-offs
The battery life is not the best, but it's expected given the powerful hardware
The price point of $2250 for a comparably equipped laptop is very competitive

Weaknesses

The Ryzen processor may not be as efficient as Intel in terms of power consumption
The GPU performance may vary depending on the game, and some games are more optimized for AMD than others
The thermal performance can get loud when pushing the system to its limits
There's limited customization options for power plans and settings in Alienware Command Center
The choice of different parts may not be as extensive as other laptops
The laptop is not designed for thin-and-light portability, so it may not be suitable for users who need a portable gaming solution

AORUS 15G

Strengths

The keyboard is definitely the star of the show. If you're someone that does a lot of typing but doesn't need to do it in a quiet area then the mechanical keyboard alone could be worth considering.
Most others that have this are typically bigger machines, though there are others that are decent like the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3, but in my personal opinion the Aorus does feel better. Overall build quality with the all metal design felt nice
There's a good selection of I/O though would have been good to see some more Gen2 USB instead of all Gen1.
The screen had good colour gamut and brightness

Weaknesses

the performance wasn't where I'd like. There are big vents underneath and the fans can get quite loud
It's always going to be a trade off, this way it can't get hot, but it also means when compared to alternatives your performance starts looking lower
The cooling looks good, but the performance wasn’t where I’d like
In Adobe Photoshop the Aorus was lower compared to the others, which makes sense as this is a processor heavier test
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Alienware m17 R5

The Alienware M17 R5 is the latest addition to their lineup of gaming laptops. With the AMD Ryzen series at its core, this device offers a range of configurations, including AMD Graphics and Nvidia RTX Graphics options. Weighing in at 7.3 lbs, it's still relatively slim and stylish, boasting a 17.3-inch display and powerful processor capabilities that make it a compelling choice for gaming enthusiasts.

AORUS 15G

The AORUS 15G gaming laptop boasts a mechanical keyboard that shines as its standout feature. Its all-metal design offers premium build quality, while the edgy gamery design may polarize opinions. The laptop's cooling system is substantial, but performance takes a hit when capped at 90 degrees Celsius. Gaming performance is still respectable, but a potential boost from disabling Optimus would be welcome. This review will weigh the pros and cons of this gaming laptop to help you decide if it's worth considering.

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