If performance is a priority for you, especially for 3D, machine learning tasks, or engineering software, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a more powerful graphics card which may better meet your demands. However, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is significantly lighter and slimmer, making it far more portable if you travel frequently or need to carry it around often. Both laptops offer similar processing power, memory, and storage capacity for general use, but keep in mind that the Alienware's superior build quality and heat management could enhance durability and comfort during long sessions, possibly at the expense of a little more fan noise. Choose the ASUS for performance-focused activities or the Dell for a balance between decent performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16
Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.5/10
7.9/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
291.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G16 for general use, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 offer pleasant visuals due to their high-resolution panels and brightness, making viewing documents and web pages clear and comfortable. For engineering and design, the inclusion of wide color gamuts ensures that professionals can view accurate colors, crucial for tasks requiring precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D, their lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion and less immersive experiences compared to laptops with higher refresh rates tailored to these tasks.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,374
$1,201
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a price of $1,374 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.9/10
7.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
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 Strix G16 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is favored in the gaming and 3D space because it offers a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing graphical performance and smoothness in fast-paced visuals. In contrast, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while still suitable for gaming and 3D tasks, features a less potent Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, providing solid but slightly less high-fidelity gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for content creation.
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
7.7/10
7.7/10
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 9 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"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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