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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you require a laptop with a higher resolution display and more storage, the Gigabyte Aero 5 can be an excellent choice, though it may be slightly heavier and bulkier than the Alienware. On the other hand, the Alienware x14 R1 is slightly less expensive and more portable due to its smaller screen and lower weight, making it suitable for users who move around frequently. Both laptops have similar CPU and RAM, providing robust general, 3D, machine learning, and engineering performance. However, for tasks that benefit from higher GPU power, the Aero's RTX 3070 Ti outperforms the Alienware's RTX 3060. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 5
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 5 is somewhat better.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and a capable GPU, making it excellent for engineering and design tasks that require processing power and graphics performance, while its IPS screen offers good color accuracy and brightness for detailed work. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aero 5, with its beefier GPU and OLED screen that provides better color fidelity and higher resolution, is also well-suited for demanding engineering and design applications, albeit being slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.6
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 5 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, the Dell Alienware x14 R1's screen offers clear visuals and vibrant colors due to its resolution and brightness, which make activities like browsing and watching videos pleasant. However, the Gigabyte Aero 5 excels in the same area with superior brightness and sharpness, enhancing everyday tasks even further. For engineering and design, where accurate color representation is crucial, both laptops boast high color gamut coverage, but for gaming and 3D where smooth motion is key, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, leading to less fluid gameplay compared to models designed specifically for gaming with higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 has 7 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.0 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aero 5 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
446.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is suitable for general use with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-quality IPS screen, enhanced by its relative portability and long battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 5 also offers a high-performance CPU and plenty of RAM, but stands out with its larger, superior OLED screen, though it is less portable and has a slightly shorter battery life. Both laptops handle heat well, have good keyboards, and offer a solid overall build, which is beneficial for everyday multitasking and multimedia consumption.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.9
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a solid gaming experience with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate for smooth visuals, which is ideal for fast-paced gaming, but its screen is less sharp and vibrant than the Gigabyte Aero 5.
Content Creation
7.9
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 5 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
7.7
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 5 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.
Cost
$1,201
$1,250
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 costs $1,250.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Gigabyte Aero 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Gigabyte Aero 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $1,250 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14'' x 10'' x 1.08'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 5.07 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 14" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 10" | |
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 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 446 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
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."
Gigabyte Aero 5
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Zhi Cheng | May 2022
"It is unfortunate that the Gigabyte AERO notebook series have seem to lost its charm, as it’s not exactly any much different from the AORUS series now. Regardless, content creators and designers will certainly still appreciate the features on the AERO 5 XE4, which are fundamental to their work. This largely revolved around the notebook’s display, which is colour calibrated and validated, high resolution (4K) and with great AMOLED colour representation. Now that the AERO 5 XE4 has improved its performance with the latest CPU and GPU, the professionals can also appreciate the improved productivity from the notebook."
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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.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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