The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is designed for gaming, with a powerful processor and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for intensive engineering and 3D tasks. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, being lighter and offering a touchscreen with a higher resolution in a 3:2 aspect ratio, is more portable and versatile, ideal for business users who may benefit from its 2-in-1 form factor and longer battery life. It is not as powerful for gaming or demanding applications though due to its integrated graphics. 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 keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is somewhat better.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers a high-powered CPU and dedicated GPU which make it suitable for demanding tasks, combined with ample RAM, a quality screen, and substantial battery life, all of which support versatile general use but with a heavier build. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga provides a slightly less powerful CPU and integrated graphics but excels in its lighter and more portable form, good battery life, and a high-resolution touchscreen, catering well to those prioritizing portability and flexibility in general computing tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is equipped with a high-performance Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and has a high screen refresh rate of 144 Hz, which are very important for gaming and 3D applications; on the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga uses an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and offers a lower screen refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less optimal for these tasks. While both laptops have capable processors and high-quality displays, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the Alienware make it a better fit for gaming and 3D-intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.9/10
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offer displays with sharp resolution and high brightness levels, yielding clear and vibrant visuals that are easy on the eyes. In engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors, crucial for precision in color-critical tasks, ensuring that what you see on screen closely matches the final output. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times, which can be a drawback for fast-paced and visually intensive tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,201
$725
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"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."
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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