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Updated January 10, 2024·
When considering the Dell Alienware x14 R1 versus the HP Omen 15, the Alienware is more compact and lighter, making it more portable for travel or commuting. However, the HP Omen 15 tends to have better performance suited for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to a more powerful graphics card. The Omen also offers a larger screen size which can be more comfortable for long work sessions but is heavier and will be less convenient to carry around. If you prioritize performance and a bigger display over portability and size, the HP Omen might be the better choice. On the other hand, if you need a laptop that's easier to move around with and still provides good gaming capabilities, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 would be the way to go. Both laptops are in a similar price range, so your decision should be based on which factors—portability or performance—are more critical for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
7.3
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the HP Omen 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and HP Omen 15 offer sharp images and clarity with their resolution and brightness, making everyday tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and document editing pleasing to the eye. In engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, both laptops provide a good range of colors, likely covering a significant portion of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. However, their lower refresh rates, compared to specialized gaming laptops, make them less ideal for fast-paced 3D gaming where smooth motion is critical for an immersive experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.2
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the HP Omen 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$800
$400
$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 HP Omen 15 costs $800.
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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
318.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is excellent for general use because of its strong CPU, ample RAM, high screen quality, and lighter weight, which aids in portability; the battery life is also noteworthy, lasting through most daily activities. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15 has double the storage capacity, a robust CPU and RAM as well with a slightly larger screen for a more enjoyable viewing experience, although it is heavier and thus less portable, but compensates with a slightly longer battery life, suggesting it too is well-suited for general use despite its bulkier build.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.6
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
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 HP Omen 15 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is favored for engineering and design due to its highly capable CPU and GPU pairing, superior screen quality evident in brightness and color coverage, whereas the HP Omen 15, while still good for such tasks, offers a stronger GPU but less impressive screen attributes. Although the Omen 15 is somewhat better in terms of portability and has a larger storage capacity, the Alienware offers superior keyboard and speaker quality, and manages heat and operating noise more effectively.
Content Creation
7.9
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and HP Omen 15 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
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and HP Omen 15 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
10.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the HP Omen 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | HP Omen 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | December 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14.1'' x 9.4'' x 0.9'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 5.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 9.44" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
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 | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 70.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
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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Florian Glaser | January 2021
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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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