Alienware 18 vs Alienware 17 R2
When you compare the Alienware 18 to the Alienware 17 R2 you can see which Laptop is better. Let's take a look of the comparison, and see which model of Laptop out ontop.
Specs comparison between the two Laptops
| Alienware 18 | Alienware 17 R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Brand | Alienware | Alienware |
| Manufacturer ID | A18-3559 | A17-4105 |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 |
| Dimensions | 57.5 x 327.9 x 456.5 mm | 34.4 x 292 x 430 mm |
| Weight | 5.83 kg | 3.88 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | 4th gen Intel Core i7 i7-4810MQ | 4th gen Intel Core i7 i7-4710HQ |
| Processor Cores | 2.8 to 3.8 GHz 4 Core | 2.5 to 3.5 GHz 4 Core |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon R9 M290X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M |
| Memory Type | 1600 MHz DDR3L-SDRAM | 1600 MHz DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 18.4" | 17.3" |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| TouchScreen? | No | Capacitive |
| Storage | ||
| SSD Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage Installed | 1256 GB | 1128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery Capacity | 86 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Est. Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | |
| Ports & Peripherals | ||
| Build in Speakers | Dolby Home Theater | Creative Sound Core 3D + SBX Pro Studio |
| Built in Mic | Yes | Yes |
| Media / Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Webcam | Yes | Yes |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad | Touchpad |
| Connections | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.0 LE | 4.0 |
| Power | ||
| Power Supply | 330 W | 180 W |
| AC Input Power | 100 - 240 V | 100 - 240 V |
