Alienware 15 (DA15265) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
37.7Performance38.2
38.3Display26.5
60Battery39.6
43.5Portability87.2
5 spec wins — Alienware 15 (DA15265)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 15 (DA15265) scores 43.8 against 44.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 15 (DA15265)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 40
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 28% higher capacity: 70 Wh vs 55 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 44
- 56% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 21% lower thickness: 18.2 mm vs 23 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,139 vs $1,300
Display
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+15% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch) | IPS (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 X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (single 16GB module) | LPDDR5X-8400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,551+4%Bottom 25% | 2,460Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,893Bottom 9% | 10,734+9%Bottom 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+28% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 0.96 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 23 mm | 18.2 mm+21% |
| Material | Plastic (polycarbonate) | Carbon-fiber top cover with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (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 | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p 30fps HD | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter (5MP without IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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