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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Razer Blade 14, consider the following: the Alienware x14 R1 generally costs less and has a higher battery capacity, but the Razer Blade 14 offers a higher resolution display and a more powerful graphics card, which is especially important for gaming and 3D applications. The Blade 14 is also slightly lighter and boasts a higher-quality keyboard. On the flip side, the Alienware has more ports, including more USB-C ports, which might be more convenient for connectivity. Both are suited for gaming, but the Razer Blade's higher performance may appeal more to intensive gaming and creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 14.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 14
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
The Razer Blade 14 has a better screen than the Dell Alienware x14 R1 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers good screen features such as high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general tasks and detail-oriented work such as engineering, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. The Razer Blade 14 provides similar advantages for general use and engineering, boasting accurate colors and sharp visuals crucial for design precision, but like the Alienware, it falls short in gaming due to the poor refresh rate. Both laptops prioritize screen detail and color accuracy over the high refresh rates that gamers and 3D designers may require for fluid motion.
Cost
$1,201
$10
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a price of $1,201 and the Razer Blade 14 costs $10.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
328.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Razer Blade 14 to be very good for general use, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good.
The Razer Blade 14, with its higher resolution display and more potent AMD CPU, edges out in screen quality and performance, which are likely reasons for its rating as very good for general use. Meanwhile, the Dell Alienware x14 R1, while still delivering a competent Intel CPU and a good display, has a lower resolution and is slightly less portable due to its higher weight, thus achieving a good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.9
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
6.5/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 offers solid gaming performance with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a screen refresh rate of 144Hz, suitable for smooth gaming and 3D applications, complemented by a quality IPS display and a capable Intel i7 CPU.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is favored for engineering and design due to its strong CPU performance, ample RAM for multitasking, a capable GPU for rendering tasks, and a high-quality screen with excellent color coverage. The Razer Blade 14, while also strong in CPU and GPU capabilities, stands out with its higher resolution display which is beneficial for detail-oriented work, and it is slightly more portable and has a higher-rated keyboard, making it a fine choice for on-the-go productivity and design work.
Content Creation
7.9
8.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Razer Blade 14 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
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 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
9.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 14 has 9.5 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
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 14 and Dell Alienware x14 R1 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Razer Blade 14 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 Razer Blade 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Razer Blade 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 12.6'' x 8.7'' x 0.66'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 3.92 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 12.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 8.66" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 62 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
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 | 328 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 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 | 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."
Razer Blade 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"After making a huge splash with the original 2021 model, it's expected that the 2022 refresh would be more of a minor update to an already impressive machine. It adds a higher resolution webcam (720p to 1080p), faster CPU (Ryzen 9 5900HX to Ryzen 9 6900HX), faster GPU (RTX 3070/3080 to 3070/3080 Ti), faster RAM (DDR4-3200 to DDR5-4800), faster M.2 SSD support (PCIe3 x4 to PCIe4 x4), newer WLAN module (Killer AX1690i to Qualcomm WCN685x), and a MUX switch for the new integrated Radeon 680M GPU. It's indubitably an upgrade especially in terms of single-thread processor performance."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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