Alienware 15 (DA15265) vs Dell Pro Rugged 13
37.7Performancespec-basedchip36.4
80.2Graphicschip46.8
38.3Displayspec-based88.6
60Batteryspec-based38
43.5Portabilityspec-based32
5 spec wins — Alienware 15 (DA15265)2 spec wins — Dell Pro Rugged 13
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 15 (DA15265) scores 48.6 against 48.7 for Dell Pro Rugged 13. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 15 (DA15265)
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 47
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 37% lower thickness: 23 mm vs 36.5 mm
- 31% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 15% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.3 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $5,107
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Rugged 13
- 367% higher Peak brightness: 1,400 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+15% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch) | WVA touchscreen, anti-glare |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,400 nits+367% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) | Intel integrated graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (single 16GB module) | LPDDR5x-6400 (onboard) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+31% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg+8% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 23 mm+37% | 36.5 mm |
| Material | Plastic (polycarbonate) | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (Power Delivery), optional second Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), HDMI 2.1, RJ45 1GbE, RS-232 serial, microSD, headset jack, optional smart-card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p 30fps HD | FHD RGB with IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Dell Pro Rugged 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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