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Alienware M18 R1 vs. 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Alienware M18 R1 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Alienware M18 R1 Pros

Reasons that Alienware M18 R1 is better than 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

Alienware M18 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18. It has twelve versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

Ports	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
full-size SD card slot	Yes	No
HDMI	Yes	Yes
headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Mini DisplayPort	Yes	No
power port	Yes	Yes
RJ-45	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 4	Yes x2	Yes
USB-A	Yes x3	Yes x2
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Total	12	8

Alienware M18 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18. It has nine versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

Ports	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
HDMI	Yes	Yes
headphone jack	Yes	Yes
power port	Yes	Yes
RJ-45	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Yes
USB-A	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
full-size SD card slot	Yes	No
Mini DisplayPort	Yes	No

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is better than Alienware M18 R1.

Intel Core i9-13980HX inside 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 has a 10% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-13900HX inside Alienware M18 R1.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 - Intel Core i9-13980HX

22,149

Alienware M18 R1 - Intel Core i9-13900HX

20,000

Alienware M18 R1 - Intel Core i7-13700HX

15,438

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Alienware M18 R1 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size

Alienware M18 R1

64 GB

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18

64 GB

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed

Alienware M18 R1 - DDR5

4,800 MHz

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 - DDR5

4,800 MHz

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Slots	x2	x2
Type	DDR5	DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Alienware M18 R1 Price
	Alienware m18 AMD Gaming Laptop - 18-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 480Hz 3ms Display, AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GDDR6, 1-Year Premium Support - Dark Metallic Moon By Alienware $2,850.98	See at Amazon
	Alienware X16 R1 Gaming Laptop - 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HK, 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Silver By Alienware $2,899.99	See at Amazon
	Dell Alienware M16 R1 Gaming Laptop, Intel 16-Core i7-13700HX, 16" WQXGA 165Hz IPS Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, Win11 Pro By Dell $2,449.00	See at Amazon
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Price
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JY-XS97,Black By ASUS $4,175.70	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula HDR 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX™ 4090, Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5-5600, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JYR-XS97 By ASUS $3,899.00	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray By ASUS $1,649.99 $1,999.99 18% OFF	See at Amazon

Availability	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Released	2023	2023
Release Date	Announced on January 3, 2023 (CES 2023) Available starting in Q1 2023. AMD models will be available starting in Q2 2023.	Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
Pricing	Starting at $2,099 or $2,849 (CA)	-
Applicable Models	Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop Original Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop First Gen Alienware m18 Gaming Laptop Alienware m18 R1 Gaming Laptop Alienware m8 (2023) Gaming Laptop Alienware m18 with 13th Gen Intel-HX55 processors Alienware m18 with RTX 4000-Series	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) ROG Strix SCAR 18 with Intel Core i9-13980HX ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834 ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834JZ (RTX 4080) ROG Strix SCAR 18 G834JY (RTX 4090)

Exterior	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Dimensions	16.15 x 12.59 x 0.95 - 1.05 - 0.988 inch (410.3 x 319.9 x 24.1 - 26.7 - 25.1 mm)	15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 ~ 1.21” (399 x 294 x 23.1 ~ 30.8 mm)
Weight	N/A	6.83 lbs (3.10 kg)
Colors	Dark Metallic Moon aluminum	Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad	Alienware mSeries Per-Keyy AlienFX RGB keyboard. Alienware's CherryMX ultra-low-profile mechanical laptop keyboard with per-key AlienFX lighting. 1.8mm key travel Includes N-key rollover technology Touchpad Multi-touch gesture touchpad with integrated scrolling.	Full-size backlit keyboard ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys 2.0mm key travel 0.15mm keycap dish Hotkeys Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate RGB Lighting Options: Per-Key RGB lighting Touchpad with integrated Numpad large glass surface matte finish
Chasis Information	Featuring the new Alienware's Legend 3.0 industrial design language Updated Perimeter foot enables increased bottom side airflow aiding system and gaming performance Reformed V-rail edges aid in daily use providing an ergonomic approach to using the laptop All configurations are certified for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies Engineered with Alienware Cryo Tech ™Cooling technology Constructed with copper alloy thermal components Vapor chamber cooling technology over both the CPU and GPU	-

Display	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Size	18 Inches	18 Inches
Info	18” FHD+ 480Hz 3ms 1920 x 1200, 16:10, 480Hz, 300-nits, 100% DCI-P3 gamut,1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync + Dynamic Display Switching. 18” QHD+ 165Hz 3ms 2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 300-nits, 100% DCI-P3 gamut, 1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync + Dynamic Display Switching.	18” FHD+ 165Hz 16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision 18” QHD+ ROG Nebular 240Hz Display 16:10 2560 x 1600 IPS level 500 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare

Ports	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Image Source: Dell Left (4) Image Source: Dell 1 x RJ-45 1 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare 1 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Right (1) Image Source: Dell 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Back (7) Image Source: Dell 2 x Thunderbolt 4 40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), 15W (5V/3A) Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 1 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) 1 x HDMI v2.1 1 x Mini DisplayPort v1.4 1 x full-size SD card slot 1 x power port	Image Source: ASUS Left (6) 1 x power port 1 x RJ-45 2.5 Gbps 1 x HDMI v2.1 1 x Thunderbolt 4 40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Right (2) 2 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Internal Specs	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Processor	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX 14 cores, 20 threads, 1.90 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 55W 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX 16 cores, 24 threads, 1.50 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 55W 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX 24 cores, 32 threads, 1.80 → 5.40 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX Intel® UHD Graphics 16 Execution Units, → 1550 MHz 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz	13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Memory	8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM. 2 x SO-DIMM slots.	16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM. 2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 - 6GB GDDR6 TGP: 115W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 140W, 2370 MHz NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 - 8GB GDDR6 TGP: 115W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 140W, 2070 - 2175 MHz NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 - 12GB GDDR6 TGP: 150W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 175W, 1860 - 2280 MHz NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 - 16GB GDDR6 TGP: 150W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 175W, 1590 - 2040 MHz	NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6 2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost). NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6 2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage	4 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each)	1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0. 2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
Fans Number	4	-
Cooling Info	7 heat pipes and 5 vents.	-

Connectivity	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Wi-Fi	Intel Killer 1675i Wi-Fi 6E Intel Killer 1690i Wi-Fi 6E	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller	2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Size	97 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery	90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Power Supply	330W power adapter.	330W ø6.0 mm power adapter. 100W USB-C power adapter. Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
OS	Windows 11 Home Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps	Alienware Command Center Brand new architecture with redesigned UI/UX The intuitive dashboard navigates all features, including thermals, system performance, overclocking, and themes Game Library to manage titles from multiple services AlienFX supports full RGB values up to 16.8 million colors, keybinds, and calibration settings on peripherals Power Management pre-sets or manual controls Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles	Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Camera	Front-facing camera. Alienware FHD (1920 x 1080 resolution) camera. Windows Hello IR support.	720p HD Webcam Top mounted
Audio	Speakers: stereo speakers Microphone: Dual-array microphones	Speakers 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology. Dolby Atmos. Hi-Res audio certification. Microphones Built-in array microphone. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
Sensors	Windows Hello IR Camera	-
Security	-	Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box	-	ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2023) Barrel-Type Power Adapter TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional) ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (optional) ROG backpack (optional) ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)
Warranty	1 Year Premium Support	-

Key Features	Alienware M18 R1	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18
At Glance	Released in Early 2023 16:10 QHD+ 18” 1600p 165Hz Weight 7 lb 3.18 kg Up to Intel Core i9-13900HX 24C/32T, 1.80 → 5.40 GHz Geekbench 5 2,000 Single Core Geekbench 5 20,000 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz Upgradable up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 175W Max	Released in Early 2023 Nebular 16:10 18” 1600p 240Hz Weight 6.83 lb 3.10 kg Powered By Intel Core i9-13980HX 24C/32T, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz Geekbench 5 2,160 Single Core Geekbench 5 22,149 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz Upgradable up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP Aura Sync Rear Glow Aura Sync Light Bar Aura Sync ROG Logo Backlit Chiclet Per-Key RGB Full-size keyboard Large Precision Touchpad with Numpad