| Processor | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Processor model | I7-6700HQ | i5-6200U |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series | Intel Core i5-6200 series |
| Processor socket | BGA 1440 | LGA 1356 (Socket B2) |
| Processor threads | 8 | 4 |
| Processor cores | 4 | 2 |
| Processor codename | Skylake | Skylake |
| Processor family | 6th gen Intel Core i7 | 6th gen Intel Core i5 |
| Processor frequency | 2.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W | 15 W |
| Software | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
| Drivers included | Yes | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Display & Graphics | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display diagonal | 15.6 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| HD type | | Full HD |
| Dual-screen | No | |
| LED backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel pitch | 0.179 x 0.179 mm | |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| CUDA | Yes | |
| CUDA cores | 1536 | |
| Number of displays supported | | 3 |
| Discrete graphics adapter | Yes | No |
| Discrete graphics adapter memory | 8 GB | |
| Discrete graphics adapter model | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | Not available |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5 | |
| On-board graphics adapter family | | Intel HD Graphics |
| Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory | 1.7 GB | 1.74 GB |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes | |
| NVIDIA GameWorks VR | No | |
| On-board graphics adapter | Yes | Yes |
| On-board graphics adapter base frequency | 350 MHz | 300 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max) | 1050 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| On-board graphics adapter model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| On-board graphics adapter OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Memory | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Memory clock speed | | 1600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | | 1 x 8 GB |
| Internal memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM | |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM | DDR3L-SDRAM |
| Storage | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| HDD capacity | 1000 GB | |
| HDD interface | SATA III | |
| HDD size | 2.5" | |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM | |
| Storage media | HDD SSD | SSD |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 | 1 |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 | |
| Total storage capacity | 1256 GB | 256 GB |
| LightScribe | No | |
| Optical drive type | No | DVD Super Multi DL |
| Card reader integrated | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Network & Communication | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Bluetooth version | | 4.1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| 3G | No | No |
| 4G | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Interfaces/Ports | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Headphone outputs | | 1 |
| DC-in jack | | Yes |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports | | 1 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | | 4 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 | 1 |
| Alienware graphics amplifier port | Yes | |
| Charging port type | DC-in jack | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes | Yes |
| Docking connector | No | Yes |
| DVI port | No | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A | 3 | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C | 1 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge | 1 | 1 |
| Input Devices | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Keyboard number of keys | | 102 |
| Full-size keyboard | Yes | |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad | Clickpad |
| Windows keys | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Audio system | | DTS Studio Sound |
| Built-in microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Number of speakers | 2 | |
| Speaker power | 1.5 W | |
| Speakers manufacturer | Klipsch | |
| Built-in Devices | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Front camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps | |
| Power | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| AC adapter input voltage | | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output current | | 2.37 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | | 19 V |
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz | |
| Security | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Fingerprint reader | | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Noble | Kensington |
| Password protection | Yes | |
| Design | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Family | | Tecra |
| Colour of product | | Metallic |
| Brand | Alienware | Toshiba |
| Model name | 15 R2 | Z50-C-143 |
| Part Number | A15-9549 | PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Product type | Notebook | Notebook |
| Form factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black, Silver | |
| Market positioning | Gaming | |
| Depth | 270.2 mm | 258 mm |
| Width | 385.8 mm | 379 mm |
| Height | 34 mm | 23.2 mm |
| Weight | 3.21 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Release Date | 2017-06-08 | 2018-01-10 |
| Battery Information | Alienware 15 R2 A15-9549 | Toshiba Tecra Z50-C-143 PT571E-06H03QEN |
| Battery life | | 8 h |
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery voltage | 14.8 V | |
| Battery recharge time | 4 h | |
| Number of battery cells | 8 | 4 |
