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Alienware x14 R1
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Updated January 12, 2024·

Considering your concern about the price, the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is a significant investment compared to the Jumper 16" Laptop, but this higher cost comes with notable benefits. The Dell Alienware x14 R1 features a more powerful processor, better graphics capabilities, and more memory, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as gaming, engineering software, and creative applications like video editing. On the other hand, the Jumper Laptop, while much lighter on the wallet, offers more modest specifications that are well-suited for general use like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. It also has a larger screen, yet its performance may not be sufficient for resource-intensive activities. If portability is a priority, the Alienware's more compact size might be more appealing, though you should also factor in its heavier weight. Ultimately, your decision should reflect your most critical needs: performance and advanced features versus cost savings and basic functionality. 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 for content creation
  • Good overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Good speakers
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Jumper 16" Laptop
  • The Jumper 16" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware x14 R1.

Key differences

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General Use

7.8
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.4/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for general use, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.

Gaming and AI

7.6
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
5.6
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.

Engineering and Design

8.2
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
5.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.

Content Creation

7.9
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
5.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for content creation, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is poor.

Software Development

7.7
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
6.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for software development, while the Jumper 16" Laptop is only fair.

Screen Quality

7.9
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
6.3
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Jumper 16" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

9.0 Hours
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
7.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Jumper 16" Laptop has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

8.5
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
5.1
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Jumper 16" Laptop has poor build quality.

Cost

$1,201
Alienware x14 R1
16" Laptop
$260
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The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Jumper 16" Laptop costs $260.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Jumper 16" Laptop compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware x14 R1Jumper 16" Laptop
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GENERAL

Price
$1,201
$260
Release Date
August 1, 2022January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57''16.4'' x 9.6'' x 0.7''
Weight
4.06 lbs4.19 lbs
Width
12.66"16.4"
Depth
10.34"9.56"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-12700HIntel Celeron J4105
RAM
16 GB4 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
00
Storage
512 GB128 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
9 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
80 Wh38 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
144Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
411 nits250 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/105.1/10
Portability Score
8.1/107.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/106/10
Speaker Quality Score
7.5/104.8/10
Webcam
720p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesNo
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
12
USB-C ports
31
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
41
Thunderbolt Version
4N/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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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.

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