Alienware 15 (DA15265) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
37.7Performancespec-basedchip45.8
80.2Graphicschip55.7
38.3Displayspec-based26.5
60Batteryspec-based44
43.5Portabilityspec-based83.5
4 spec wins — Alienware 15 (DA15265)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 15 (DA15265) scores 48.6 against 48.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel). 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 56
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 21% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,769
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 52% lower weight: 1.07 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 19% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 23 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+9% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (single 16GB module) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+21% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.07 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 18.6 mm+19% |
| Material | Plastic (polycarbonate) | Carbon fiber hybrid (top), aluminum or magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional smart card reader and nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p 30fps HD | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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