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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is pricier but offers better performance, especially for 3D and machine learning tasks, gaming, and engineering work, owing to its strong processor and graphics card. With a higher refresh rate display, it suits fast-paced games but is heavier and has more limited battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more affordable, offers a higher resolution display with a better aspect ratio for productivity, boasts slightly longer battery life, and is lighter, suiting general use and portability. Both have similar storage and memory, but the Dell's gaming laptop appearance may not appeal to all. Choose based on your specific needs for performance, screen quality, portability, and budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.5
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful GPU with an Nvidia RTX 3060 compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's lower refresh rate and Nvidia RTX 3050, making the Dell more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications. While both laptops have capable CPUs and IPS screens for good image quality, the superior refresh rate and GPU of the Dell provide smoother visuals and better performance for graphics-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and GPU, supporting complex tasks and rendering, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a superior screen resolution and size, desirable for detailed design work but with more modest performance components. While both have sufficient RAM and high-quality displays, the Alienware's stronger processing power and graphics make it better suited for intensive engineering applications, but the Lenovo's larger, sharper display might be preferred for intricate visual tasks, albeit at a compromise in computational ability.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both feature panels with resolutions and brightness levels that are sufficient for everyday tasks and professional engineering and design work, translating to clear and vivid displays that enhance general productivity and attention to detail. These laptops also offer color accuracy that benefits engineers and designers who need to work with precise color representations, though their screens may not reach the peak color gamut coverage desired by some professionals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they lack the high refresh rates that provide smoother visuals and more immersive experiences, which can hinder performance in fast-paced scenarios where fluid motion is key.
Build Quality
8.5
7.6
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$860
$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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $860.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1, with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060, offers strong performance and vivid screen quality but compromises on portability and battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which has a more efficient AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a sharper screen with higher resolution, and longer battery life, making it a better option for on-the-go use. While both have similar RAM and storage, the Alienware has superior heat management, and both have excellent build and keyboard quality, but the IdeaPad 5 Pro may appeal more to those who prioritize a larger screen and a quieter, cooler operation.
Content Creation
7.9
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to have very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 4.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 409 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
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Florian Glaser | September 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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