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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and LG Gram 17 are similarly priced with different strengths. The Alienware offers better performance for 3D tasks and engineering due to a more powerful GPU and CPU, making it suitable for intensive gaming and engineering work. It also has a higher refresh rate display for fast motion, but with increased weight, it’s less portable than the LG Gram. The LG Gram 17, on the other hand, excels in portability and battery life, and its larger, higher-resolution screen offers better screen real estate, which is great for general use and productivity. It lacks the dedicated GPU of the Alienware, making it less suitable for gaming or engineering tasks that require intensive graphics processing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for general use with its powerful CPU, high-quality screen, and sufficient RAM, but its lower battery life and heavier design limit portability compared to the LG Gram 17, which excels in general use due to its lighter weight, longer battery life, and larger screen, though with less emphasis on extremely high performance.
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.5
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a high screen refresh rate, which makes it well-suited for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, while the LG Gram 17 offers a larger screen with higher resolution, its Intel Iris Xe graphics and standard refresh rate are less optimal for gaming but can still handle moderately demanding tasks. Both laptops have quality CPUs and screens, but the Alienware's superior GPU and refresh rate give it an edge for intensive gaming and 3D work.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.4
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the LG Gram 17 provide crisp, clear visuals with high resolution and bright displays, making them suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design work, users will appreciate the wide color gamut coverage on both laptops, offering vivid and accurate color reproduction for tasks such as photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios or while rendering 3D graphics.
Battery
9.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
7.0
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the LG Gram 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
$1,699
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 stands out for engineering and design due to its robust CPU, high-end dedicated GPU, and premium build quality, ensuring smoother performance in intensive tasks and better gaming or visualization capabilities. The LG Gram 17, despite having a less powerful GPU, offers a larger, high-resolution screen and double the RAM, making it suitable for multitasking and design work that benefits from a larger display area and ample memory but is less dependent on graphics power.
Content Creation
7.9
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 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
8.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG Gram 17 to be very good for software development, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
17.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware x14 R1 to have very good portability, while the LG Gram 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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