Choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 depends on your priorities. For a higher price, the ASUS offers a more powerful processor, a stronger graphics card, and double the storage capacity, which is ideal for resource-intensive tasks like gaming and 3D rendering. Despite its smaller size, it has a touchscreen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which can enhance entertainment and productivity applications. Conversely, the Dell is less expensive, slightly lighter, and claims a slightly longer battery life, valuable for everyday use and portability. Despite its lower cost and reduced weight, the Alienware still has ample performance for general use and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X13
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X13.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.9/10
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out with its higher resolution and brightness, enhancing everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, whereas the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while still good, offers slightly lower clarity and brightness. In engineering and design, the ASUS excels again due to its wider color gamut coverage, essential for accurate color work, while the Alienware provides competent color accuracy, but not to the same extent. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short on the ideal high refresh rate needed for smooth visuals, despite their other display qualities.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
13.4in
SIZE
14.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability, though the ASUS ROG Flow X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,500
$1,201
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has a price of $2,500 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 excels in general use with a high-resolution touchscreen that can serve both as a laptop and a tablet, combined with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and superior screen quality, all within a lightweight frame for easy portability and decent battery life. Conversely, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while also good for general use with a robust CPU and enough RAM, provides a slightly larger screen but lower resolution and is heavier, which may affect portability, yet offers a bit more battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.2/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 stands out with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX 4070 GPU paired with a high-quality IPS touchscreen, excellent for engineering and design tasks which benefit from high CPU and GPU capabilities, and a high-resolution display that performs well in color accuracy. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while having a potent Intel i7 CPU and RTX 3060 GPU, offers superior keyboard and operating noise management, making it a reliable choice for intensive design work that also values a quieter work environment. Both are highly portable with quality screens, but the ASUS offers a 2-in-1 convertible experience which may add versatility for design purposes.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for content creation, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X13 to be very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X13 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
"The Asus ROG Flow X13 is not an off-the-shelf convertible. This quickly becomes clear when you take a closer look at the technical specs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS is a state-of-the-art SoC with 8 cores and 16 threads, which also makes the 2-in-1 interesting as a work device. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, gamers are also well taken care of. The dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q fits well into the overall concept and ensures a solid 3D performance. With the eGPU dock, which is equipped with a GeForce RTX 3080, the small convertible transforms into a full-fledged desktop replacement in terms of performance."
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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