Alienware X14 R1 vs. Alienware M15 R5: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X14 R1 and Alienware M15 R5 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X14 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than Alienware M15 R5.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X14 R1 has a 56% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware X14 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware M15 R5. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware M15 R5.
Alienware X14 R1 weighed 3.96 pounds, 26% lighter than the 5.34 pounds Alienware M15 R5.
Weight | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Pound | 3.96 lbs. | 5.34 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.80 kg | 2.42 kg |
Alienware M15 R5 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M15 R5 is better than Alienware X14 R1.
Alienware M15 R5 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware X14 R1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Slots | Onboard | x2 |
Type | LPDDR5 | DDR4 |
Alienware M15 R5 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X14 R1 and Alienware M15 R5.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced on April 20, 2021 |
Pricing | Starting at $1,799 | - |
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Exterior | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Dimensions | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) | 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.47 - 0.76” (356.20 x 272.50 x 12 - 19.25 mm) |
Weight | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) | 5.34 - 5.93 lbs (2.42 - 2.69 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light | Dark Side of the Moon with High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky Smooth Finish |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | 14” FHD 144Hz 1920 x 1080, 16:9, 144Hz, 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 7ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus. |
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Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
| 2 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Connectivity | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Wi-Fi |
| Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | - | Gigabit Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Size | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. |
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Power Supply | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. | 180W 240W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. |
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Misc | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | - |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics | - |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | - |
Key Features | Alienware X14 R1 | Alienware M15 R5 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X14 R1, a 14-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R5 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in early-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X14 R1 has a 14-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15.6-inch Alienware M15 R5. In addition, The Alienware X14 R1 weighs 3.96 lbs. about 34% lighter than the 5.34 lbs. Alienware M15 R5. Moreover, measured at 12.66” x 10.345” x 0.57”, the Alienware X14 R1 is much more portable than the Alienware M15 R5 at 14.02” x 10.73” x 0.76”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X14 R1 supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Alienware M15 R5, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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