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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is lightweight and has better portability, so it's easier to carry around, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a larger screen which is better for gaming and other demanding visual tasks. The Aorus 17H also provides a superior gaming performance. If you prioritize high graphics performance and a bigger display for gaming or intensive tasks over portability and ease of transportation, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H would be the better option. If you prefer a lighter laptop to use on the go, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 would be preferable despite its smaller screen and slightly lower gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
8.7
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a 144Hz screen refresh rate, provides a solid gaming and 3D performance suitable for many current games. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and an even higher refresh rate of 360Hz, making it excellent for the most demanding games and ensuring smoother visuals in fast-paced gaming and 3D applications.
Screen Quality
7.9
8.3
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
If you prioritize a clear and sharp display for everyday tasks or work involving text and visuals, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H with its higher resolution and brightness could serve you better than the Dell Alienware x14 R1. For engineering and design tasks that require accurate colors, the Gigabyte's better coverage of color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB makes it a superior choice. However, if fast-paced gaming or 3D work is your main focus, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, but the higher resolution and panel types may suffice for moderate use.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has 6 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
Poor
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is favored for general use due to its high screen brightness and color accuracy alongside a very lightweight design and solid battery life, making it portable and visually satisfying for everyday activities. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a larger screen with a higher refresh rate and superior processor, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it a better fit for those who prioritize performance and are less concerned with mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is equipped with an Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks while providing better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a more powerful Intel i7 processor and higher-end Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, delivers a larger screen with higher refresh rates for detailed work, and has double the storage, but it's heavier and less portable.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 2 | |
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 Aorus 17H
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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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