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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and a slimmer design, the Dell Alienware x14 is lighter and could better suit your mobile lifestyle. However, if performance, especially in 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming is your primary concern, the HP Omen 17 has a more powerful graphics card and processor, as well as a higher-resolution and larger display, albeit at the expense of extra weight making it less portable. Both have comparable memory and storage, but in terms of battery life, the Alienware offers a slightly longer use time between charges. If your budget is a deciding factor, the Alienware usually comes in at a slightly lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
9.0
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The HP Omen 17 has a more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 4080) and a higher screen refresh rate (165 Hz), which are very important for gaming and 3D performance, compared to the Dell Alienware x14 R1 with its Nvidia RTX 3060 and a 144 Hz refresh rate. While both have similar CPUs and high-quality IPS displays, the HP's larger screen and higher resolution enhance the gaming and visual experience, making it more suitable for demanding games and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design, though the HP Omen 17 is somewhat better.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1's strength for engineering and design comes from its high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and high-quality screen, packed in a compact and portable chassis with a solid keyboard, though it may exhibit noticeable operating noise.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.9
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a balance of resolution and brightness suitable for everyday tasks and professional design work, but lacks a high refresh rate needed for smooth 3D rendering and gaming experiences. The HP Omen 17, with its superior brightness and resolution, provides an excellent visual experience for general activities and is capable of representing colors accurately for engineering and design, although its lower refresh rate may detract from immersive gaming and 3D content creation. Neither laptop is ideal for 3D applications and gaming due to the poor screen refresh rates, which are crucial for fluid motion and responsiveness.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 17 has only fair 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 HP Omen 17 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$2,099
$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 HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers better portability with its lighter weight and smaller screen, plus longer battery life suitable for carrying around, with a high screen brightness and full sRGB coverage making it visually appealing for any task.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 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
7.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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."
HP Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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