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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen display with a better refresh rate, but it is slightly heavier than the Dell Alienware x14 R1, which may impact portability. The ROG Flow has more battery capacity but shorter battery life due to its larger screen and other features. Both laptops have a similar price and performance with high-quality displays and sufficient power for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. However, the Alienware x14's smaller size and longer-lasting battery make it more portable, ideal for travel and on-the-go use. Choose the ROG Flow X16 for a better display and touchscreen functionality, or pick the Alienware x14 R1 for a more portable laptop with longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 likely boasts a high-resolution display with vivid colors and excellent brightness, enhancing the visual experience for everyday tasks and detailed engineering designs. However, for Gaming and 3D work, where smooth motion is crucial, this laptop's display probably has a lower refresh rate, leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios. In contrast, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 provides a solid screen for daily use and professional projects with reasonable color accuracy, it too falls short in providing buttery-smooth gameplay due to a suboptimal refresh rate for high-end gaming demands.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,300
$1,201
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is favored for general use due to its larger screen with higher resolution and touch capability, coupled with robust processing power from its AMD Ryzen CPU, making it suitable for multitasking and immersive entertainment, albeit with a heavier build and moderate battery life. In comparison, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while also offering strong performance with an Intel i7 CPU and comparable RAM and GPU, boasts longer battery life and better portability due to its smaller, more lightweight design, but its screen lacks touch functionality and offers lower resolution, which may affect multimedia experiences.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.6
7.2/10
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
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both feature the Nvidia RTX 3060 which is great for gaming and 3D applications; however, the ASUS offers a higher screen refresh rate of 165hz compared to the Alienware's 144hz, which may provide smoother visuals during gaming and high-motion scenarios. The ASUS’s higher resolution and screen aspect ratio also offer superior screen quality, although the Alienware's higher CPU performance may slightly edge out in computing tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is favored for its larger and higher resolution touchscreen display, which is beneficial for engineering and design work, and its powerful AMD processor, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 stands out for its remarkable portability and slightly better processing power from its Intel CPU, even though it has a smaller, non-touchscreen display.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
8.1/10
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 X16 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
7.7
7.7
8.1/10
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
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 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 X16 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | Dell Alienware x14 R1 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,201 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.34" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 411 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"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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