Alienware X14 R1 vs. 2022 ROG Flow X13: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X14 R1 and 2022 ROG Flow X13 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 2022 ROG Flow X13.
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X14 R1 has a 32% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS inside 2022 ROG Flow X13.
Alienware X14 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2022 ROG Flow X13. It has seven versus six amount of ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Flow X13.
Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
ROG XG Mobile Interface | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | No |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes x2 |
Total | 7 | 6 |
Alienware X14 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2022 ROG Flow X13. It has six versus four commonly used ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Flow X13.
Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | No |
2022 ROG Flow X13 Pros
Reasons that 2022 ROG Flow X13 is better than Alienware X14 R1.
The 2022 ROG Flow X13 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X14 R1. It supports up to 6400MHz versus 5200MHz of system memory on the Alienware X14 R1.
The 2022 ROG Flow X13 weighed 2.87 pounds, 28% lighter than the 3.96 pounds Alienware X14 R1.
Weight | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
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Pound | 3.96 lbs. | 2.87 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.80 kg | 1.30 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X14 R1 and 2022 ROG Flow X13.
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 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Release Date |
| Announced on January 04, 2022 (CES 2022) |
Pricing | Starting at $1,799 | - |
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Exterior | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Dimensions | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) | 11.77 x 8.74 x 0.62” (299 x 222 x 15.8 mm) |
Weight | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) | 2.87 lbs (1.30 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light | Black |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | - | 360° Convertible Design Laptop Mode Tablet Mode Stand Mode Tent Mode |
Display | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Size | 14 Inches | 13.4 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 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Back (7)
| Left (4)
Right (2)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel LPDDR5 6400 MHzOnboard memory. |
Discrete Graphics |
| Optional Discrete Graphics
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Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
| 512GB 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD1 x M.2 2230 slot. |
Connectivity | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Size | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. | 62 Wh 4-cell lithium-ion |
Battery Life | - | Up to 12 hours Video playback. |
Power Supply | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. | 100W USB-C power adaptor Compact adapter with fast charging technology (50% in 30 minutes). |
Software | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
| Armoury Crate GameVisual 1M Xbox Game Pass |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
Audio |
| Speaker
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Misc | Alienware X14 R1 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
Inking | - | Supports ASUS Pen. |
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 | 2022 ROG Flow X13 |
At Glance |
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 13.4-inch ROG Flow X13 was introduced by ASUS around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-6900HS with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with 4GB GDDR6 35W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X14 R1 has a 14-inch display which is slightly larger than the 13.4-inch 2022 ROG Flow X13. In addition, the Alienware X14 R1 weighs 3.96 lbs. about 37% heavier than the 2.87 lbs. 2022 ROG Flow X13. Moreover, measured at 12.66” x 10.345” x 0.57”, the Alienware X14 R1 is considerably bulkier than the 2022 ROG Flow X13 at 11.77” x 8.74” x 0.62”.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on Alienware X14 R1. That includes a USB-C port, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. With that said, it has a port or slot more than the 2022 ROG Flow X13 that has a ROG XG Mobile Interface, two USB-C ports, an HDMI port, a headphone jack, and a USB-A port.
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 2022 ROG Flow X13, it supports up to 32GB 6400 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like Alienware X14 R1, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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