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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | About 89.6 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-5600) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13700H (Raptor Lake, 45 W) CPU: 14-core / 20-thread (6 performance + 8 efficient), up to 5.0 GHz; Core i9-13900H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB, RTX 4060 8 GB or RTX 4070 8 GB plus Intel Iris Xe (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; GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB, RTX 4060 8 GB or RTX 4070 8 GB |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | April 2023 | January 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued (2024) | Discontinued (2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) | Up to 300 nits typical |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) color | 100% DCI-P3 color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 240 Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 3456 × 2160 OLED (total screen pixel count) | 2560 × 1600 pixels |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 16-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; FHD+ IPS or 3.5K OLED touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) | IPS anti-glare display, QHD+ 240 Hz with G-Sync |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,499.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,499.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,099,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦2,099,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-13700H (14-core, up to 5.0 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core i9-13900H with RTX 4060 / RTX 4070 8 GB options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core, up to 4.8 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 4060 / RTX 4070 8 GB options |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell |
| Model | Dell XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2024 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Platinum Silver with black carbon fibre, or Frost with Arctic White woven glass fibre (official factory color options) | Dark Metallic Moon |
| Material | CNC-machined aluminum with carbon-fibre or woven glass-fibre palm rest (premium chassis for durability) | Aluminum and magnesium chassis |
| Weight | 1.86 kg (non-touch) / 1.96 kg (OLED) (varies by configuration) | 2.65 kg (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB, dual-drive options (varies by model) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, full-size SD card reader, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675), Bluetooth 5.2. | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7 (Killer BE1750), Bluetooth 5.4. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 13 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ with 86 Wh battery); 56 Wh on base model (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 10 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 |
| Charging | 130 W USB-C charger (supported charging methods) | 240 W barrel charger |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-array microphones |
| Speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total, Waves Nx 3D audio (enhanced audio output for media) | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Webcam | 2.25 mm 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | XPS 15 9530 (2023) | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit keyboard (illuminated keys for low-light use) | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | — |
| Security | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision glass touchpad |