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Updated February 26, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Strix and the Dell Alienware X17 R2, consider that while the ASUS may save you money, the Alienware often offers more premium build quality and potentially better customer support. If your focus is on gaming or high-performance tasks and you prefer a more luxurious feel, the Alienware might be worth the extra cost. On the other hand, for a balance of cost and performance, the ASUS could provide what you need without stretching your budget as much. Think about the weight and battery life too; if you plan to carry your laptop around frequently, the lighter and potentially longer-lasting battery of the ASUS might be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- Very good for software development
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Dell Alienware X17 R2
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
8.5
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
480Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
367.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware X17 R2 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
If you prioritize crisp text and vibrant images for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming, both the ASUS ROG Strix G16 and the Dell Alienware X17 R2 offer displays with good resolution and brightness, making them suitable for general use. For engineering and design professionals requiring precise color accuracy, both laptops have displays with wide color gamuts that accurately reproduce a range of colors for tasks such as photo editing and CAD work. However, for gamers and users engaged in 3D work, the lower refresh rates on both laptops may make fast-paced visuals less smooth, which is less optimal for an immersive gaming experience or fluid 3D rendering.
Battery
8.0 Hours
2.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has 2 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
7.8
8.5
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,590
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,590 and the Dell Alienware X17 R2 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.1
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
367.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
2.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 offers strong CPU performance and ample RAM, making it smooth for everyday tasks, while its high-quality screen enhances visuals; however, its portability and battery life may not match lighter options. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware X17 R2 also has a powerful CPU and plenty of RAM for multitasking, with an emphasis on high-fidelity visuals, but it's less convenient to carry and might have a shorter battery life, influencing its suitability for on-the-go use.
Gaming and AI
8.4
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
480Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) are both very good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-end GPU and a screen with a fast refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and immersive gaming and 3D rendering experiences. The Dell Alienware X17 R2 also features a powerful GPU and a high-refresh-rate display, ensuring that games and 3D applications run exceptionally well, with the added benefit of a slightly more robust CPU and superior screen quality.
Engineering and Design
8.8
9.1
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware X17 R2 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a high-end GPU, ensuring swift performance and detailed visuals crucial for complex engineering software and design tasks, while the Dell Alienware X17 R2 with similar high-performance components also offers exceptional screen quality for precision work; however, both are less portable due to their size and weight and may produce noticeable operating noise under heavy load, although they compensate with quality keyboards and speakers.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Dell Alienware X17 R2 are both very 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
8.0
7.8
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware X17 R2 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
6.8 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and Dell Alienware X17 R2 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) and the Dell Alienware X17 R2 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) | Dell Alienware X17 R2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,590 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.4'' x 1.05'' | 15.7'' x 11.8'' x 0.82'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.51 lbs | 6.82 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.72" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.39" | 11.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-14900HX | Intel i9-12900HK | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 87 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 480Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 459 nits | 367 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.5/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
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Marc Herter | March 2023
"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."
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The Alienware x17 R2 recognizes targets a significantly higher TGP of 175 W for a roughly 30 percent performance boost over laptops running on the ~100 W GeForce RTX 3080 Ti like the Razer Blade 15 or Gigabyte Aero YE5. Similar results can be found through the CPU as well. This single aspect of the Alienware is perhaps the biggest differentiating factor between it and other ultrathin gaming laptops. Of course, the "performance at all cost" approach comes with drawbacks. Power consumption in particular is through the roof and battery life suffers because of it even when on the lowest performance settings."
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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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