The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers a larger storage and a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, which makes it a solid choice for intensive gaming and engineering tasks. However, it's slightly heavier and bulkier, which affects its portability. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 has better screen color accuracy, brightness, and an overall higher quality build, making it more suitable for professionals who also require a good level of portability and appreciate an aesthetically pleasing laptop. Both laptops have the same processor and amount of RAM, so they are similar in general performance, but you have to consider if you want better portability and screen quality with the Dell or if the additional storage and superior gaming performance of the ASUS better suits your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.9/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
257.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop with a high-resolution display and adequate brightness renders crisp text and vibrant images, making the Dell Alienware x14 R1 an ideal choice. When engaged in engineering and design, accurate color representation becomes crucial; the Dell Alienware's wider color gamuts ensure that detailed work is displayed more accurately. However, for 3D applications or gaming, the refresh rate significantly impacts fluidity and responsiveness, and while both the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 may fall short for hardcore gamers, they can still suffice for casual gaming or entry-level 3D tasks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 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
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 F15 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 F15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$1,201
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has a price of $1,399 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 offers a larger screen and more storage, which enhances user experience for general tasks, but is slightly heavier and less portable than the Dell Alienware x14 R1, which shines with a higher screen quality, longer battery life, and an overall more portable design. Both laptops feature powerful CPUs and ample RAM, making them suitable for general use, but the ASUS focuses on gaming performance with a higher-end GPU while the Dell prioritizes a superior build quality and display, appealing to those who favor a mix of portability and visual clarity.
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 F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is well-regarded for gaming and 3D due to its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, ideal for fast-paced visuals, whereas the Dell Alienware x14 R1, with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and a similar 144Hz refresh rate screen, provides strong gaming performance but not as potent as the ASUS's higher-tier GPU, though it compensates with a higher screen quality. Both laptops are equipped with Intel i7 CPUs and IPS panels for good processing power and screen quality, but the difference in GPU power is a critical consideration for the most demanding games and 3D applications.
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 F15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 stands out for engineering and design use thanks to a more powerful GPU which provides better performance for graphically intensive tasks, alongside ample storage and a larger screen, but it is heavier and thicker, making it less portable than the Dell Alienware x14 R1. Conversely, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while having a less powerful GPU and less storage, boasts better screen brightness and color coverage, and is lighter and thinner, offering more portability without compromising on a solid CPU and sufficient RAM for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
7.7/10
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
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
7.3/10
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 F15 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 F15 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
"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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