The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for content creation, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 offer panels with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have displays that provide a wide range of colors, meeting the needs for precision in color work. However, both fall short for 3D and gaming use due to lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals important for fast-paced games or high-frame-rate 3D simulations.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has 11 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
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$1,201
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 has a price of $2,059 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is equipped with a higher-end Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which can handle more demanding games and 3D applications than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 that has an Nvidia RTX 3060, yet both have comparable screen refresh rates that benefit smooth visuals. The ASUS has a slightly larger and more powerful battery, while the Alienware boasts a more compact form factor and higher screen quality, giving you a trade-off between longer unplugged gaming sessions and a more premium portable experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming A15 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU, complemented by a high-quality IPS screen, providing the necessary computational power and visual accuracy for demanding tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.9/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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
7.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 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.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
"With the release of the TUF Gaming A15, Asos have concentrated on the essentials: gaming performance. Our base version, which can be had for around $1,169, already provided enough power to play current games smoothly in a native resolution of 1080p and with maximum details - thanks to its new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. If you utilize upscaling, then you can even manage to run ray tracing."
"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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