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Updated January 10, 2024·
To decide between the Dell Alienware x14 R1 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, consider what you will use the laptop for. The Alienware is built for gaming and demanding applications, offering powerful graphics and processing but at a higher cost and with potentially shorter battery life. It's also heavier, making it less ideal for frequent travel. The Galaxy Book2 360, on the other hand, is likely more affordable, with a more portable design and longer battery life, suitable for general use like web browsing, productivity applications, and media consumption. It’s also a convertible with a touch screen, adding versatility for tasks like note-taking or creative work but may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Alienware. 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
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
- Excellent portability
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.2
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is equipped with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, making it better suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which has a less powerful integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a lower screen refresh rate. While the Alienware's stronger GPU and faster refresh rate contribute to a superior gaming experience, the Galaxy Book2's hardware is less capable in these aspects, making it only fair for such tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is favored for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU and dedicated GPU, which offer better performance for intensive tasks and software, while its fair-quality IPS screen provides good color reproduction and viewing angles.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
411.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a display suitable for general use and engineering owing to its resolution and brightness which render sharp images and vivid colors necessary for such tasks but falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate that doesn't provide as smooth motion. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 shines for general use and engineering with a high-resolution display that also covers a wide color gamut, allowing for accurate color work, however, its refresh rate isn't designed for the high frame rates gamers seek. Both laptops might not satisfy avid gamers or professionals in 3D fields where fast refresh rates are essential to keep up with rapid on-screen action and rendering.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.8
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,201
$800
$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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
411.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 excels in performance for general use due to its higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, combined with a solid battery life and a good-quality screen, but it is heavier and less portable compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers an excellent balance for general use through its vibrant OLED touchscreen, lighter weight and compact form factor for better portability, and sufficient performance for everyday tasks despite a slightly smaller battery.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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 Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware x14 R1 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,201 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.06 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.66" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.34" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 80 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 411 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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 Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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