AORUS 7vsAlienware m15 R5

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AORUS
AORUS 7
7

Quick Stats

The AORUS 7's performance is held back by CPU thermal throttling, despite decent frame rates and quiet gaming.
The AORUS 7 laptop's build falls short due to noticeable CPU thermal throttling and poor heat dissipation.
The AORUS 7's decent display is passable for gaming and general use, despite some minor bleeding issues.
The AORUS 7's powerful specs include GTX 1660 Ti graphics and dual-channel memory for gaming performance.
Alienware
Alienware m15 R5
m15 R5

Quick Stats

The Alienware M15 R5 offers impressive performance with its Ryzen 5000 CPU and RTX 3070 GPU handling demanding tasks smoothly.
The most notable improvement of the Alienware m15 R5 is its solid and premium build quality overall.
The Alienware m15 R5 boasts an impressive 1440p 240Hz display, making it a gamer's paradise overall.
The Alienware M15 R5 boasts an impressive combination of power and display quality features.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
AORUS 7
#525
Alienware m15 R5
Winner
#524
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 7
#406
Alienware m15 R5
#148
Winner
Display
AORUS 7
#597
Alienware m15 R5
#585
Winner
Performance
AORUS 7
#288
Winner
Alienware m15 R5
#381
Build
AORUS 7
#443
Alienware m15 R5
#419
Winner
Features
AORUS 7
#221
Alienware m15 R5
#206
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 7
Alienware Alienware m15 R5
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 12000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i7-11800H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Laptop, 80W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Laptop, 135W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

AORUS 7

Strengths

For the most part, gaming performance seemed fairly in line with other 1660 ti gaming laptops that I've tested.
The screen was decent for a gaming laptop in terms of color gamut brightness and contrast.
It has the uncommon advantage of being fully removable battery (although it's not sold by Gigabyte yet).
It can play basically any modern game with decent frame rates when combined with i7 cpu and dual channel memory.
The 512gb gig nvme m.2 ssd was performing well, excellent raid speeds but much lower rights comparatively.
It has a fair bit of unused space mainly towards the front which could have been better utilized for combating thermals.
It's using the clevo nh70 rcq chassis, a solid foundation for a gaming laptop.
The cpu power was able to get quite high once thermals were controlled.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Alienware m15 R5

Strengths

The Ryzen alienware has been a long time coming and although there are a couple of small niggles, Dell have put together a really solid package.
The amazing 1440p 240hz panel is just the icing on the cake.
The build quality is solid and they've clearly listened to complaints about soldered on wi-fi and ram modules.
Gaming at 1440p with all max settings on Apex Legends is incredibly smooth and looks great.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

AORUS 7

The AORUS 7 gaming laptop promises high-performance gaming on the go, but does it deliver? With an Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics, and 16GB of RAM, this 17-inch behemoth should be able to handle even the most demanding games. However, thermal limitations may hold it back, making its pricing a hard sell compared to competitors like the Lenovo Helios 300. Let's dive in and see if the AORUS 7 can live up to its full potential.

Alienware m15 R5

The Alienware M15 R5 is a highly anticipated gaming laptop that boasts impressive specs, including an AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. The device features a sleek design, solid build quality, and a stunning 1440p 240Hz display. However, concerns surrounding battery life have been raised, with some early tests suggesting subpar performance. This review will delve into the M15 R5's capabilities, discussing its strengths and weaknesses in detail.

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