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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 42.7 GB/s (dual-channel DDR4-2666) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 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) | 6-core |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | October 2018 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (2019) | Announced |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical (400 nits 4K) | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 72% NTSC (FHD) or 100% Adobe RGB (4K) color | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz or 144 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels; optional 3840 × 2160 (total screen pixel count) | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 15.6-inch (Diagonal) | 13 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display; FHD 60 Hz, FHD 144 Hz or 4K options (gaming panel) | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,819,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,680,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | Dell Alienware m15 (2018) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Epic Silver or Nebula Red (official factory color options) | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | Magnesium alloy chassis (premium gaming chassis for durability) | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 2.16 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB DDR4 2666 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 32 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| 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) | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | UFS (removable) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | 180 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (enhanced audio output for media) | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 720p webcam with IR Windows Hello (standard video-call quality) | 1080p Full HD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 (2018) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |