Alienware X14 R1 vs. LG Gram 16 (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X14 R1 and LG Gram 16 (2021) 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 LG Gram 16 (2021).
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X14 R1 has a 168% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 16 (2021).
Alienware X14 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the LG Gram 16 (2021). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the LG Gram 16 (2021).
Alienware X14 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the LG Gram 16 (2021). It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the LG Gram 16 (2021).
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP vs. integrated
LG Gram 16 (2021) Pros
Reasons that LG Gram 16 (2021) is better than Alienware X14 R1.
LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 16-inch screen size 14% larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1.
LG Gram 16 (2021) weighed 2.62 pounds, 34% lighter than the 3.96 pounds Alienware X14 R1.
Weight | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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Pound | 3.96 lbs. | 2.62 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.80 kg | 1.19 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Release Date |
| Announced and available on February 11, 2021. |
Pricing | Starting at $1,799 |
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Exterior | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Dimensions | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) | 14.01 x 9.58 x 0.66” (355.9 x 243.4 x 16.8 mm) |
Weight | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) | 2.62 lbs (1,190 g) |
Colors | Lunar light | White Silver Black |
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Display | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Size | 14 Inches | 16 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. | 16-inch WQXGA+ IPS 2560 x 1600 16:10 60Hz 99% DCI-P3 (Min 95%) Non-touch |
Ports | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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Internal Specs | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X MemoryOn-board memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
| 256GB 512GB NVMe™ SSD.2 x M.2 NVMe Slots. |
Connectivity | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Wi-Fi |
| Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Size | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. | 80 Wh (4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery) |
Battery Life | - | Up to 22 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2014 |
Power Supply | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. | - |
Software | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
| LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Camera |
| Front-facing camera Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD). |
Audio |
| Stereo Speakers 2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra |
Misc | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1 year parts and labor |
Key Features | Alienware X14 R1 | LG Gram 16 (2021) |
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 16-inch Gram 16 was introduced by LG about a year earlier in early-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X14 R1 has a 14-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 16-inch LG Gram 16 (2021). In addition, the Alienware X14 R1 weighs 3.96 lbs. about 51% heavier than the 2.62 lbs. LG Gram 16 (2021). Moreover, measured at 12.66” x 10.345” x 0.57”, the Alienware X14 R1 is considerably more portable than the LG Gram 16 (2021) at 14.01” x 9.58” x 0.66”.
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 LG Gram 16 (2021), it supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Alienware X14 R1, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it 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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