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Samsung
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Notebook 9 Pro

Quick Stats

The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro delivers good performance meeting expectations with strong CPU and GPU performance consistently.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro's sleek, lightweight design ensures effortless portability without sacrificing performance or build quality.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro's bright and vibrant display is its standout feature, making it perfect for everyday use.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro boasts a powerful combo of Intel Core i7, Radeon GPU, and S Pen features.
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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Winner
#712
Alienware m15 R3
#716
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
#865
Alienware m15 R3
#442
Winner
Display
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
#792
Alienware m15 R3
#586
Winner
Performance
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
#753
Alienware m15 R3
#382
Winner
Build
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
#345
Winner
Alienware m15 R3
#420
Features
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
#154
Winner
Alienware m15 R3
#681

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Samsung Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Alienware Alienware m15 R3
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 8000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-8565U
Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel UHD Graphics 620
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro

Strengths

Samsung really tried to balance everything out right, giving you good performance, good features, plus a little bit of gaming.
The laptop has a really nice 1920 by 1080 LED display.
It's got not only a 720p webcam at the top but also a face sensor for Windows Hello login.
The keyboard is really nice with curved keys that are sensitive and enjoyable to use.
The trackpad is also very responsive and nice to use.
Underneath, you'll find an Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 256GB SSD, and eSATA for fast data transfer.
The laptop has a discreet Radeon 540 GPU, which provides good mid-range gaming performance.
The battery life is very good, lasting up to 590 minutes in our video rundown test.

Weaknesses

The speakers are not very good and don't have much volume.
They're not loud enough even when cranked up, making it hard to hear movies or audio.
The laptop's weight is a bit more than expected due to the discreet GPU, but still bearable at 3.8 pounds.
The AC adapter adds an extra 0.7 pounds, making the whole package feel slightly heavier.
Despite its small size, the vents can be felt when using the laptop on your lap.
The performance is not significantly different from other laptops with similar configurations.
The HP Spectre x360 has almost identical specs and performs similarly in benchmarks.
The only real standout feature of this laptop is the pen support, which is tacked into the body.

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

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Samsung Notebook 9 Pro

The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro is a mainstream laptop that checks all the right boxes without breaking the bank. With its sleek design, impressive display, and comfortable keyboard, it's an ideal choice for those seeking a versatile device. The standout feature, however, is its robust S Pen support, allowing users to tap into a range of creative possibilities not typically found on Windows 10 laptops.

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.

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