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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q and Alienware 15 R3 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q | Alienware 15 R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | Dell |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | Dell Alienware |
| Model | ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q | Alienware 15 R3 |
| Model Number | Yoga 370 | Alienware 15 R3 |
| Part Number / SKU | 20JH002Q | — |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | 2-in-1 Convertible | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | 2-in-1 | Gaming |
| Color | Black | — |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro 64 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz | Intel Core i5-7300HQ |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Kaby Lake-H |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 2 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 4 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 15 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Not Intel vPro eligible | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 620 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Intel Gen9.5 | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | — | 80 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1670 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 2 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 4096 x 2160 @ 24Hz | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | — | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | — | Yes |
| Memory Channels | 2 | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | 3 x M.2 + 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 4 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 3 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | RAID capable |
| Card Reader Formats | — | — |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I / SD-family | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 13.3 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Pen Support | Yes | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Glossy | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | — |
| Viewing Angle | 170 horizontal / 170 vertical degree | 160° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | HD webcam |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | 2 speakers + subwoofer |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2W W | — |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Audio Premium (DAX2) | Alienware Sound Center |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | Digital-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | 6-row ThinkPad keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 0 zones | — |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar surface | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Stylus Included | Yes | — |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Pen Pro | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel 8265 | Killer Wireless-AC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1Gbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WWAN | Sierra EM7455 | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5Gbps | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 | USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | — | Mini DisplayPort / USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | — | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | Yes | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots | 3 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 51 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 6 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-Polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 12.5 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Power Adapter | 45 W | 240 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | Barrel power connector |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery (revision not stated) | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 313.5 mm | 389 mm |
| Depth | 222.2 mm | 305 mm |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm | 25.4 mm |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 3.21 kg |
| Chassis Material | Carbon-Fiber Hybrid | Aluminum; magnesium alloy; plastic |
| Lid Material | Carbon-fiber hybrid | Aluminum |
| Base Material | Magnesium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 360 degree | 135 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | No rated ingress protection | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | dTPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | No Intel vPro platform eligibility | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | Optional | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | BIOS recovery supported |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | — |
| Accelerometer | Yes | — |
| Gyroscope | Yes | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q and Alienware 15 R3 share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), Processor Manufacturer (Intel).
The main differences: Processor Model (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: Intel Core i5 7200U 2.5GHz, Alienware 15 R3: Intel Core i5-7300HQ); GPU Model (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: Intel HD Graphics 620, Alienware 15 R3: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: 8 GB, Alienware 15 R3: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q: 256 GB, Alienware 15 R3: 128 GB).
ThinkPad Yoga 370 20JH002Q may suit users who need its differing values, while Alienware 15 R3 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
