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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 42.7 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2666) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8750H (Coffee Lake, 45 W) CPU: 6-core / 12-thread, 2.2 GHz up to 4.1 GHz; Core i5-8300H or i9-8950HK options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or GTX 1070 Max-Q 8 GB (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2018 | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Discontinued (2019) | Announced; expected 2026-10 |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical (400 nits 4K) | 400 nits |
| Color | 72% NTSC (FHD) or 100% Adobe RGB (4K) color | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz or 144 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels; optional 3840 × 2160 (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display; FHD 60 Hz, FHD 144 Hz or 4K options (gaming panel) | IPS, optional touch |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,819,000 | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-8750H (6-core, up to 4.1 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB; GTX 1070 Max-Q 8 GB option (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Lenovo |
| Model | Dell Alienware m15 (2018) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Epic Silver or Nebula Red (official factory color options) | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy chassis (premium gaming chassis for durability) | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | 2.16 kg (varies by configuration) | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 32 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | Options: 1 TB SSHD, or 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe SSD, dual-drive configurations (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 3 × USB 3.1 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), HDMI 2.0, Mini DisplayPort 1.3, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 5 (Killer 1550), Bluetooth 5.0. | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 60 Wh or 90 Wh battery; Dell does not publish a single figure — typical mixed use around 5–7 hours (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (enhanced audio output for media) | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | FHD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) | Backlit |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |