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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Precision 5470 are both equipped with the same processor, 16GB of RAM, and similar-sized 14-inch screens. However, the Alienware x14 R1, being somewhat less expensive, comes with a Nvidia RTX 3060, making it better for gaming and 3D work. It also has a higher refresh rate screen, which is great for fast-paced content. On the other hand, the Precision 5470 is slightly more portable due to its lower weight, has a higher screen resolution with better color accuracy at 500 nits brightness, and comes with specific certified drivers for engineering applications. Although it’s often more expensive, the Precision 5470 is geared more towards professional use with its premium build and business features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.7
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Precision 5470 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
If you prioritize high-resolution displays and clear visuals for everyday activities like browsing, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Precision 5470 with their high-resolution, bright screens are suitable for general use. For engineering and design work where color accuracy is critical, both these laptops offer good color coverage, ensuring that the designs you work on appear true to life. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a fluid visual experience is key, the lower refresh rates on both models could make fast-paced scenes less smooth compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Cost
$1,201
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 excels in general use due to its capable processor, ample RAM, high-quality screen, and a balance between portability and reasonable battery life, although it has a design that leans towards gaming aesthetics. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470 also stands out for general use with a similar high-end CPU and RAM, better screen resolution contributing to higher quality visuals, enhanced portability thanks to its lighter weight, alongside strong battery performance, making it well-suited for professional environments where computing demands might be more intensive.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
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 Precision 5470 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 stands out for engineering and design use with its high-refresh-rate IPS display and powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it great for graphically intensive tasks; however, the Dell Precision 5470, though with a higher-resolution screen, slightly lesser performing Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, is still well-suited for engineering, and offers enhanced portability and a professional appearance preferred in business environments. While both share a similar CPU and RAM configuration ensuring robust performance, the Alienware's gaming-grade GPU gives it an edge in more demanding 3D applications, whereas the Precision 5470 balances performance with portability and a better keyboard, favoring prolonged use in a variety of settings.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Precision 5470 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
7.7
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Dell Precision 5470 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Dell Precision 5470 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $1,669 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 3.26 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 4 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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