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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is priced midrange and is significantly more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus. It has a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, making it ideal for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. However, its lower battery capacity may limit mobility. Conversely, the Inspiron 14 Plus is more affordable, offers double the storage but relies on integrated graphics, which are less suitable for demanding tasks but adequate for general use and offer better battery life. If performance for gaming and high-end tasks is a priority, choose the Alienware; if affordability and general usage are key, opt for the Inspiron. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
  • The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware x14 R1.

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.6
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
6.6
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.9
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
6.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has 6 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

8.5
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.4
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.8
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
326.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is good.

Content Creation

7.9
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Inspiron 14 Plus are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.7
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2240 x 1400
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for software development.

Portability

Very Good
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,201
Alienware x14 R1
Inspiron 14 Plus
$1,162
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$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus costs $1,162.

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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware x14 R1Dell Inspiron 14 Plus
Dell Alienware x14 R1Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

GENERAL

Price
$1,201
$1,162
Release Date
August 1, 2022July 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57''12.4'' x 9'' x 0.7''
Weight
4.06 lbs3.7 lbs
Width
12.66"12.36"
Depth
10.34"8.96"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
01
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh64 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10802240 x 1400
Refresh Rate
144Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
411 nits326 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/107.4/10
Portability Score
8.1/108.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/106.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
31
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
42
Thunderbolt Version
44

Shopping

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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."

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

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Allen Ngo | August 2022
"The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is for power users on a budget. If you're looking to maximize CPU and GPU performance on your next 14-inch laptop, then consider the pricier Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14. If you're looking for a thin-and-light 14-inch Ultrabook, then the Asus Zenbook 14 or LG Gram 14 may be better options. For the best of both worlds, however, the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 rides a fine line between extreme performance and portability while keeping prices at reasonable levels. Frequent travelers who rely on performance beyond what the Core U-series and integrated graphics series can offer will find the Dell to be a solid solution."

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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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