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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS |
| 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) | 6-core |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2022 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (2023) | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical (400 nits QHD) | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 100% sRGB (FHD) or 100% DCI-P3 (QHD) color | — |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz, 240 Hz or 360 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels; optional 2560 × 1440 (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 165 Hz, FHD 360 Hz or QHD 240 Hz options (gaming panel) | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | 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 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | Dell Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Dark Side of the Moon (official factory color options) | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | Magnesium alloy and aluminum 'Legend' chassis (premium gaming chassis for durability) | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 2.69 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB, dual-drive options (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 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 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 R7 (2022) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 240 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m15 R7 (2022) | 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 R7 (2022) | 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 |