Alienware X14 R1 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Alienware X14 R1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware X14 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Newer manufacturing
2022 vs. 2021
Much faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X14 R1 has a 168% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1180G7 inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware X14 R1 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
Alienware X14 R1 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i7-1180G7
4,474
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i7-1160G7
4,238
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - Intel Core i5-1130G7
4,079
Supports faster memory
Alienware X14 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Memory type and speed
Alienware X14 R1 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP vs. integrated
More versatile connectivity
Alienware X14 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. It has six versus four commonly used ports and slots on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
| Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is better than Alienware X14 R1.
About 38% lighter
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 weighed 2.49 pounds, 38% lighter than the 3.96 pounds Alienware X14 R1.
| Weight | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.96 lbs. | 2.49 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.80 kg | 1.13 kg |
Has one more port and slot
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 has more ports and slots count than the Alienware X14 R1. It has eight versus seven amount of ports and slots on the Alienware X14 R1.
| Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | No | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | No |
| nanoSIM card slot | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes x2 |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Total | 7 | 8 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X14 R1 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9.
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Max system memory size
Alienware X14 R1
32 GB
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9
32 GB
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
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| Pricing | Starting at $1,799 | Starting at $1,429 |
| Applicable Models |
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| Generations |
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Exterior | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Dimensions | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) | 12.38” x 8.72” x 0.59” (314.5 x 221.6 x 14.9 mm) |
| Weight | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) | Starting at 2.49 lbs (1.13 kg) |
| Colors | Lunar light | Black Optional woven carbon fiber top cover |
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Display | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 14 Inches | 14 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
 Back (7)
|  Left (4)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 4266 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x Memory. |
| Discrete Graphics |
| - |
| Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
| 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD (Replaceable). |
Connectivity | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6™ AX201 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Up to 2400 Mbps, Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| More | - | Optional WWAN: 4x4 MIMO 5G (LTE CAT20) / 4G (LTE CAT12) |
Battery | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Size | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. | 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 15 hours Based on MobileMark® 2018 battery-life benchmark test |
| Power Supply | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. | 65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Rapid Charge. |
Software | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home Pro |
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| Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
| Lenovo Vantage |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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Misc | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
| Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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| Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
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| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1-year Depot or Carry-in |
Key Features | Alienware X14 R1 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 |
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