Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition Comparison

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Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

15.6 inches | January 2023

Speed 4.5

Size 8

Display 5.5

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17.3 inches | January 2022

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Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition, two laptops from Asus and Dell. Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition was launched in January 2022. There is 12 months difference between Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition so it would still give an advantage to younger Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
359.8 x 234.3 x 18.9-19.9 mm (14.17 x 9.22 x 0.74-0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
397.3 x 298.7 x 26.7 mm (15.64 x 11.76 x 1.05 inches)
Weight: 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 over Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Weight	1.80 kg vs 3.30 kg	1.5 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.6% vs ~69.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $2000-2400	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition over Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	300 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU FLOPS	8.7 TFLOPS vs 5.8 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	2 vs 1	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.8 mm vs 1.4 mm

Common Strengths of Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition and Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition and Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and the Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
Surface Area	843 cm2 (130.6 inches2)	1187 cm2 (183.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.6%	~69.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.19 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.418 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	Black

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and the Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition weighs 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition is 0.19 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	AMD Radeon 680M	AMD Radeon 680M
CPU Fabrication Process	6 nm	6 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1625	1625
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10049	10049
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1571	1571
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	14719	14719

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 7 6800H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB Radeon RX 6700M 10GB Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB
Base Clock Frequency	1185 MHz	1463 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1417 MHz	1035 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	50 W	100 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.8 TFLOPS	8.7 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	2560
TMUs	64	80
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 has a FLOPS value of 5.8 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition ' has a FLOPS value of 8.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5500 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (M6500)	Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H	AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
GPU	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Memory	16 GB ; 4 GB VRAM	8 GB ; 4 GB VRAM
Available for LLM total	~15.3 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 12.8 GB RAM)	~8 GB (2.5 GB VRAM 5.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Runs Well fits in your 4 GB VRAM	✔ Runs Smoothly fits in your 4 GB VRAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	⚠ Borderline / Slow doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	! Not Practical doesn't fit in 4 GB VRAM, spills to RAM (VRAM + RAM, slower)	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (M6500)|Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	70 Wh	64 Wh 97 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Bottom
Charge Power	150 W	180 / 240 W

Moreover, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 boasts a larger battery capacity of 70 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition's64 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Avg: larger than 17.0"

STORAGE
The Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition has a larger17.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition's total usable screen area is 825cm² / 128inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Refresh Rate
The Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition offers a higher maximum brightness of 300 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 vs Dell Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition feature 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition feature 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 nor Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M6500 and Alienware m17 R5 Ryzen Edition are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	1x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes