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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, ample storage, and a strong performance for creative tasks, making it suitable for designers and content creators. The Dell Alienware x14 R1, while it has less storage and a non-touch IPS screen at a lower resolution, it includes a powerful discrete Nvidia RTX graphics card, suitable for intense gaming and 3D work. The ZenBook's screen can display more colors accurately, beneficial for editing work, whereas the Alienware focuses on speed with a higher refresh rate screen. The Alienware has a slightly better battery life and a marginally higher portability score, important for those on the go. Both machines have strengths: the ZenBook's display and storage for creatives, and the Alienware's gaming capabilities and graphics performance for gamers and engineers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in general use due to its larger RAM and high-resolution OLED screen, which enhance multitasking and multimedia experiences, although it has a shorter battery life and is less portable than some alternatives. The Dell Alienware x14 R1, while also suitable for general use with a powerful CPU and ample RAM, offers a lower resolution display and prioritizes gaming features like a higher-end graphic card, which could reduce its appeal for non-gaming tasks despite its longer battery life and better portability.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.6
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its OLED screen offering high color accuracy and a refresh rate suited for gaming, is slightly less tailored for gaming compared to the Dell Alienware x14 R1, which comes with a specialized Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher refresh rate screen ideal for fast-paced games, despite having a less color-accurate IPS display. The ASUS packs a solid GPU in its own right but lacks the gaming-focused graphics performance of the Alienware, which also boasts better screen refresh capabilities necessary for smoother gameplay.
Content Creation
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.9
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high-resolution, bright panel which enhances visuals and readability. In engineering and design, it displays a broader color gamut providing precision for color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate may lead to less fluid motion and slower response times compared to laptops specifically designed for those tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,201
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is ideal for engineering and design with its high RAM capacity and precise touchscreen OLED display, enhancing multitasking and visual work, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers strong engineering performance with a high refresh rate IPS screen and dedicated Nvidia GPU, better suited for tasks requiring high graphics performance. The ZenBook prioritizes display quality and creative workflow with two screens, whereas the Alienware focuses on GPU capability in a thin and portable form, although both have capable CPUs and substantial RAM for demanding tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo to be very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to have very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Dell Alienware x14 R1 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,201 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 12.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.34" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 411 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
Dell Alienware x14 R1
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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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