Alienware m15 R2
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Explore Alienware m15 R2 specifications and its fixed onboard memory before a purchase or rental enquiry in India. Exact configuration needs confirmation.
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- 15.6-inch class
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Fixed-memory planning
Consider the m15 R2 only after checking that its fixed 8 GB or 16 GB RAM meets the workload. It cannot grow through a later SODIMM upgrade.
Existing peripheral setups
Mini DisplayPort may help reuse an existing display connection; validate cables and the actual external-screen setup before ordering.
Processor & graphics
No factory combination has been selected. These are independently documented model options.
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| Processor | To confirm Confirm with sales 9th Gen Intel Core i5-9300H, i7-9750H, i9-9880H or i9-9980HK; installed CPU unresolved. Processor table p. 9 lists alternatives, not a complete configuration. Confirm the supplied configuration on enquiry. Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
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| CPU cores and clocks | To confirm Confirm with sales i5: 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.1 GHz; i7: 6 / 12, up to 4.5 GHz; i9-9880H: 8 / 16, up to 4.8 GHz; i9-9980HK: 8 / 16, up to 5 GHz. p. 9; choose only after a complete configuration is verified. Confirm the supplied configuration on enquiry. Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Graphics | To confirm Confirm with sales GTX 1650 4 GB GDDR5; GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060 6 GB GDDR6; RTX 2070/2080 Max-Q 8 GB GDDR6 options. p. 16; installed GPU unresolved. Integrated Intel UHD 630 uses shared memory. Confirm the supplied configuration on enquiry. Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
Memory & upgrades
RAM is fixed at purchase. SSD replacement has model-specific mounting and interface requirements.
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| Installed memory | To confirm Confirm with sales Not established; factory options are 8 GB or 16 GB onboard DDR4. Memory p. 10; no supplied configuration or complete SKU established. Confirm the supplied configuration on enquiry. Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
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| Memory speed | DDR4, 2666 MHz as documented by Dell p. 10; source terminology retained, not a measured memory clock or bandwidth claim. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Memory serviceability | Soldered onboard dual-channel memory; no removable RAM slots. Maximum 16 GB; cannot be upgraded after purchase. p. 10; occupied/free SODIMM slots are not applicable. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Installed storage | To confirm Confirm with sales Not established; one or two M.2 SSDs are documented. Storage p. 12 is an option table, not a selected drive. Confirm the supplied configuration on enquiry. Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| SSD slots and upgrades | Two M.2 slots: left supports SATA AHCI or PCIe NVMe; right supports PCIe NVMe. 2230 needs a bracket; PCIe/NVMe drives need thermal shields. pp. 10–12 and service About this task. Documented drive capacities up to 2 TB; actual occupied/free slots need inspection. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsAlienware m15 R2 SSD installation |
Display & size
Several panels were offered; the exact screen remains unresolved.
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| Screen size | 15.6-inch class Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product options |
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| Resolution and panel | FHD WVA options at 60/144/240 Hz; UHD OLED 60 Hz option needs source reconciliation Confirm with sales Product page says OLED 3840 × 2160; manual p. 15 prints 1920 × 1080 in its UHD column despite 8.29 MP. Do not select a panel from this conflict. Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Panel brightness and finish | FHD: 300 nits, anti-glare; OLED: 400 nits, TrueLife. All non-touch in manual. Confirm with sales pp. 15–16, model options only. Product page lists 72% gamut for 60/144 Hz FHD (standard unspecified), 100% sRGB for 240 Hz FHD and DCI-P3 wording without percentage for OLED. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Dimensions | 360.5 × 276 mm; front 17.9 mm / rear 19.5 mm in manual Confirm with sales p. 9 versus product page: maximum height 20.1 mm, or 20.5 mm with Tobii; front 18.3 mm with Tobii. Confirm the actual chassis/panel. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsAlienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product options |
| Weight | 2.16 kg maximum in manual; product page calls 2.16 kg average Confirm with sales p. 9 and product Dimensions; unit weight and configuration vary. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsAlienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product options |
Battery & charging
Original charging specifications are separate from renewed-unit battery health.
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| Battery capacity | Wh not specified in the reviewed battery table; six-cell lithium-ion polymer, 11.4 V Not published Battery pp. 14–15 omits Wh; no capacity inferred from third-party replacement batteries. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
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| Charging time | Approximately 4 hours with the computer off pp. 14–15; charging operating range 0–50°C. Dell Power Manager controls charging settings. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Power adapter | 130 W, 180 W or 240 W; 7.4 × 5.1 mm barrel, 19.5 V DC Confirm with sales p. 14 lists options; supplied wattage not established. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Battery runtime | No workload-specific duration in reviewed specifications Not published Battery table pp. 14–15 says operating time varies and can fall with power-intensive use. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
Ports & wireless
The older model includes a dedicated Mini DisplayPort and Graphics Amplifier connector.
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| USB and Thunderbolt | Three USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports, up to 5 Gbps (one PowerShare); one Thunderbolt 3 USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps / Thunderbolt up to 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.2 Views pp. 5, 7. PowerShare while off requires AC power and BIOS enablement. Laptop charging through USB-C is not established. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
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| Other connectors | One HDMI 2.0, one Mini DisplayPort 1.4, one RJ45, one headset combo, one Graphics Amplifier connector, one DC-in and one wedge lock slot; no card reader Ports pp. 10–11; product page calls HDMI 2.0b, while manual says 2.0. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Wireless and Ethernet options | Intel 8265 Wi-Fi 5 / Bluetooth 4.2 or Killer 1650w Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5; Ethernet 1 or 2.5 Gbps Confirm with sales Communications p. 11. Wireless card soldered to left I/O board; installed option unresolved. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| External displays | HDMI, Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt display outputs documented; simultaneous display count not established Confirm with sales pp. 7, 10 and 16 do not establish the requested count, resolutions and lid-state combination. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
Camera & everyday use
Check the actual camera and operating system before assigning this model to a managed fleet.
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| Camera | Manual: 1280 × 720 at 30 fps; Hong Kong product page: 1920 × 1080 Confirm with sales Camera p. 13 conflicts with product Camera section. Supplied-unit check required; no FHD webcam promise. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsAlienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product options |
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| Audio | Two speakers; 2 W average / 2.5 W peak speaker output; digital-array microphones Audio pp. 11–12. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
| Keyboard and biometrics | RGB backlit keyboard; per-key AlienFX described on product page. Tobii eye tracking optional. Confirm with sales Keyboard pp. 12–13; Tobii p. 7. Keyboard layout and Tobii presence require unit confirmation; eye tracking is not a verified login biometric. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsAlienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product options |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home or Professional 64-bit documented as original options; installed licence unresolved Confirm with sales Operating system p. 10; no current OS support or Windows 11 entitlement claim. Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications |
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- Confirm the supplied charger, keyboard language, OS licence and any RAM or SSD modifications before ordering.
- For a renewed unit, request its battery-health report and cosmetic condition. Manufacturer specifications do not establish SPURGE inventory.
- Do not order on the assumption that RAM can be expanded. Resolve the camera and panel evidence conflicts against the actual unit.
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Alienware m15 R2 FAQs
Can the Alienware m15 R2 RAM be upgraded?
No. Dell documents onboard memory with a 16 GB maximum and states it cannot be upgraded after purchase.
Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsCan its SSD be replaced?
The service manual documents removable M.2 drives. The two slots differ in SATA support, 2230 drives require a mounting bracket, and PCIe/NVMe drives require thermal shields. Confirm the installed drive and spare slot.
Alienware m15 R2 SSD installationAlienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsDoes it have a Full HD webcam?
The reviewed Dell sources disagree: the manual specifies HD 720p while the Hong Kong product page says FHD. Check the supplied camera before relying on FHD.
Alienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsAlienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsWhich configuration is listed?
No complete manufacturer CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD combination was established. Confirm the exact CPU, GPU, RAM and SSD combination on enquiry.
Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product optionsAlienware m15 R2 Setup and SpecificationsCheck the facts at the source.
- Dell — Alienware m15 R2 Hong Kong product options
Technical specifications; family options only. No verified complete tuple; not Indian availability. Checked .
- Dell — Alienware m15 R2 Setup and Specifications
June 2020, Rev. A02. pp. 5–7 ports; p. 9 dimensions/processors; pp. 10–12 memory, ports, wireless, audio/storage; pp. 13–16 camera, charging, display/GPU. Global model options. Checked .
- Dell — Alienware m15 R2 SSD installation
Installing M.2 2230 SSD, About this task; French procedure read and translated. Slot interfaces, mounting bracket and thermal shield requirements. Checked .
- Dell — Alienware m15 and m17 R2 BIOS release
29 November 2019 release identifies m15 R2; generation corroboration only, not a firmware recommendation or India launch date. Checked .