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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | About 102 GB/s (LPDDR5X-6400) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H (Alder Lake, 45 W) CPU: 14-core / 20-thread, up to 4.7 GHz; Core i9-12900H or AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / Ryzen 9 6900HX options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4 GB up to RTX 3080 Ti 16 GB (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, up to 45 W) CPU: 16-core / 22-thread, up to 4.8 GHz; Core Ultra 9 185H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB or RTX 4060 8 GB plus Intel Arc Graphics (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | March 2022 | March 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued (2023) | Discontinued (2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical (400 nits QHD) | Up to 300 nits typical |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD) or 100% DCI-P3 (QHD) color | 100% sRGB color |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz, 240 Hz or 360 Hz (screen refresh speed) | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels; optional 2560 × 1440 (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1600 pixels (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 16-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display; FHD 165 Hz, FHD 360 Hz or QHD 240 Hz options (gaming panel) | Anti-glare 16:10 IPS display (high-resolution panel) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,819,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,819,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-12700H (14-core, up to 4.7 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB; RTX 3050 Ti up to RTX 3080 Ti, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / Ryzen 9 6900HX variants (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 4060 8 GB option (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell |
| Model | Dell Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Dark Side of the Moon (official factory color options) | Ice Blue (official factory color options) |
| Material | Magnesium alloy and aluminum 'Legend' chassis (premium gaming chassis for durability) | Aluminum chassis (metal chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 2.69 kg (varies by configuration) | 2.13 kg (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 6400 MHz (soldered); 32 GB configuration (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB, dual-drive options (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 3 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) (USB-C 3.2 on AMD), HDMI 2.1, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675), Bluetooth 5.2. | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 56 Wh or 86 Wh battery; Dell does not publish a single figure — typical mixed use around 4–6 hours (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 13 hours (Dell-rated) with 90 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 240 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (enhanced audio output for media) | Stereo speakers with Waves MaxxAudio Pro (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello and privacy shutter (sharper video calls) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Fingerprint reader in the power button, Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) |