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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers higher performance for intensive tasks like gaming and engineering, thanks to its robust processor and dedicated graphics card, but it's heavier, less portable, and more expensive. The HP 14" Laptop, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers decent performance for general use, but it falls short for demanding applications and gaming due to less powerful integrated graphics and a less capable processor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- The HP 14" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware x14 R1.
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 benefits from a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, superior screen quality with greater brightness and color coverage, and better heat management, all contributing to its high performance for general use, but this comes with a bulkier form and shorter battery life compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which offers adequate performance with a less advanced CPU and lower RAM, a dimmer screen with less color accuracy, yet gains in longer battery life and higher portability due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
7.6
5.8
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it features a high-end Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, which ensures smoother visuals and better response times in fast-paced scenes. In contrast, the HP 14" Laptop, while capable of handling games at a basic level with its integrated AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Vega 7 graphics, offers a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it less optimal for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is more suitable for engineering and design because it has a more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for running demanding software, and it also features a larger amount of RAM and a higher quality screen, ensuring smoother multitasking and more vivid visuals.
Content Creation
7.9
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 features a display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and engineering where detail and color accuracy are key, but its lower refresh rate is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother visuals. The HP 14" Laptop, with fair screen resolution and brightness, offers an adequate visual experience for everyday tasks and some engineering work, but lacks the wider color gamuts required for precision in design fields and the high refresh rate desired for gaming. Both screens fall short for gaming and 3D due to lower refresh rates, which are crucial for fluid motion and quick response times in fast-paced environments.
Build Quality
8.5
6.0
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$414
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
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Key similarities
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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 HP 14" Laptop and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $414 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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