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Updated January 10, 2024·
If performance is your priority, especially for gaming or intensive engineering tasks like 3D rendering, the Dell Alienware X17 R2 is the better choice due to its high-end graphics capability and more powerful processor. But it's heavier and less portable, with a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Yoga 6, which is lighter, offers longer battery use, and has a touchscreen, making it ideal for general use and commuting. The Lenovo is also more affordable. Neither is particularly well-suited for intensive gaming, but the Alienware’s dedicated gaming features make it a better option if that's important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware X17 R2
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
- Very good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.2
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
367.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
2.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 offers superior CPU and RAM, making it well-equipped for demanding tasks, but it's larger and has shorter battery life, making it less portable than the Lenovo Yoga 6, which is more compact and has longer battery life, suitable for on-the-go use despite having less powerful hardware.
Gaming and AI
8.9
6.1
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
480Hz
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 X17 R2 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti graphics card and an extremely high screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in fast-paced gaming. The Lenovo Yoga 6, with its integrated AMD Vega graphics and a much lower screen refresh rate, provides a more modest experience, which is satisfactory for casual gaming but not optimized for intensive 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.1
7.0
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
9.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, and ample memory, supporting demanding software, while its larger screen with good color accuracy benefits detailed work.
Content Creation
8.3
7.6
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
Screen Quality
8.5
6.7
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
480Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
367.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Dell Alienware X17 R2's high resolution and brightness ensure crisp text and vivid images, while the Lenovo Yoga 6, with its fair quality, offers a decent display that sacrifices some clarity and luminosity. When it comes to engineering and design, the Alienware's broader color gamuts excel at providing accurate colors necessary for detailed design work, as opposed to the Yoga 6 which, though good, might not reproduce colors with as much precision. For gaming and 3D applications, the Alienware's lower refresh rate results in less fluid motion compared to laptops with higher rates, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming, despite its other high-quality screen attributes.
Battery
2.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has 2 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Fair
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
6.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware X17 R2 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$860
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $860.
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Key similarities
Software Development
7.8
7.4
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Alienware X17 R2 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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.
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How the Dell Alienware X17 R2 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware X17 R2 | Lenovo Yoga 6 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $860 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.7'' x 11.8'' x 0.82'' | 12'' x 8.6'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.82 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.72" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.79" | 8.58" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 2 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 87 Wh | 59 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 480Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 367 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 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 X17 R2
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The Alienware x17 R2 recognizes targets a significantly higher TGP of 175 W for a roughly 30 percent performance boost over laptops running on the ~100 W GeForce RTX 3080 Ti like the Razer Blade 15 or Gigabyte Aero YE5. Similar results can be found through the CPU as well. This single aspect of the Alienware is perhaps the biggest differentiating factor between it and other ultrathin gaming laptops. Of course, the "performance at all cost" approach comes with drawbacks. Power consumption in particular is through the roof and battery life suffers because of it even when on the lowest performance settings."
Lenovo Yoga 6
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Mario Petzold | March 2023
"The AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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