Alienware 15 (DA15265) vs Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)
37.7Performancespec-basedchip38.2
80.2Graphicschip59
38.3Displayspec-based40
60Batteryspec-based40
43.5Portabilityspec-based81.8
4 spec wins — Alienware 15 (DA15265)2 spec wins — Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 15 (DA15265) scores 48.6 against 48.5 for Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 15 (DA15265) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 15 (DA15265)
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 59
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 27% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 55 Wh
Reasons to pick the Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V)
- 45% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 16.8 mm vs 23 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,300
Display
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc 130V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (single 16GB module) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,551Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,893Bottom 8% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 9,505Bottom 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+27% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.2 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 16.8 mm+27% |
| Material | Plastic (polycarbonate) | Anodized aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery up to 100W), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, universal audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p 30fps HD | 2MP Full HD with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Chuwi CoreBook Air (Core Ultra 5 226V) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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