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.

Alienware X14 R1 Pros

Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than LG Gram 16 (2021).

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 i7-1165G7 inside LG Gram 16 (2021).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware X14 R1 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
Alienware X14 R1 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
LG Gram 16 (2021) - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
LG Gram 16 (2021) - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Supports larger memory

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).

Max system memory size
Alienware X14 R1
32 GB
LG Gram 16 (2021)
16 GB
Supports faster memory

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).

Memory type and speed
Alienware X14 R1 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
LG Gram 16 (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Supports discrete graphics

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.

14% larger display

LG Gram 16 (2021) has a 16-inch screen size 14% larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1.

Display size
LG Gram 16 (2021)
16-inch
Alienware X14 R1
14-inch
About 34% lighter

LG Gram 16 (2021) weighed 2.62 pounds, 34% lighter than the 3.96 pounds Alienware X14 R1.

WeightAlienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
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.

Alienware X14 Price
Dell Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 14" FHD | Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - RTX 3060 | 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 12GB GDDR6 Win 11 Home (Renewed)
Dell Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 14" FHD | Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - RTX 3060 | 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 12GB GDDR6 Win 11 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,090.38
Alienware X14 R1 Laptop i7-12700H 16G 512G RTX 3060 14" FHD 144Hz
Alienware X14 R1 Laptop i7-12700H 16G 512G RTX 3060 14" FHD 144Hz
By Alienware
$1,349.00
$1,549.14 13% OFF
Dell Alienware X14 R2 Gaming Laptop (2023) | 14" QHD+ | Core i7-4TB SSD - 32GB RAM | 10 Cores @ 4.9 GHz - 13th Gen CPU Win 11 Home (Renewed)
Dell Alienware X14 R2 Gaming Laptop (2023) | 14" QHD+ | Core i7-4TB SSD - 32GB RAM | 10 Cores @ 4.9 GHz - 13th Gen CPU Win 11 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$2,437.96
LG Gram 16 2021 Z90P Price
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
LG gram (2022) Laptop 16Z90Q 16" Display, Intel Evo 12th Gen Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, Windows 11, Black
By LG
$699.99
$804.07 13% OFF
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black
LG gram 16” Lightweight Laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, NVIDIA RTX3050 4GB GPU, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Black
By LG
$1,496.99
LG Gram 16T90P - 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 2-in-1 Lightweight Touch Display Laptop, Intel evo with 11th gen Core i7 1165G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 21 Hours Battery, Thunderbolt 4, Black - 2021
LG Gram 16T90P - 16" WQXGA (2560x1600) 2-in-1 Lightweight Touch Display Laptop, Intel evo with 11th gen Core i7 1165G7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 21 Hours Battery, Thunderbolt 4, Black - 2021
By LG Electronics
$879.95

Availability

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Released20222021
Release Date
  • Announced on January 4, 2022 (CES 2022)
  • Available starting in Winter 2022.
Announced and available on February 11, 2021.
PricingStarting at $1,799
  • $1,299
    i5 8GB 256GB
  • $1,699
    i7 16GB 1TB
Applicable Models
  • Alienware x14 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware x14 R1 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware x14 (2022) Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware x14 with 12th Gen Intel-H45 Series processors
  • Alienware x14 with RTX 3000-Series
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Generations

Exterior

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Dimensions12.66 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)
Weight3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg)2.62 lbs (1,190 g)
Colors
Lunar light
White Silver Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Alienware X-Series thin keyboard
    • 1-Zone AlienFX lighting
    • Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology.
    • 1.5mm key travel.
  • Touchpad
    • Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling.
  • Full-size backlit keyboard with Numpad
    1.6mm key travel Enhanced Key Pitch Stroke Expanded Keycaps
  • Widened Touchpad
    larger 16:10 ratio touchpad

Display

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Size14 Inches16 Inches
Info14” 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 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Alienware X14 R1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Back (7)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1, HDCP 2.3 support with NVIDIA GeForce graphics
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v5.2, UHS-II
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4
  • 2 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4.0 Gen 3x2, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2x1
  • 1 x Headphone jack
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Wedge-shaped lock

Internal Specs

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
  • 16GB
    Dual Channel LPDDR5 4800MHz
    RTX 3050 & 3050 Ti models
  • 16GB 32GB
    Dual Channel LPDDR5 5200MHz
    RTX 3060 models
Memory Slots
  • Onbaord memory
Memory Configurations
  • Speed:
    4800 MHz 5200 MHz
  • Memory Type: Dual-channel LPDDR5
  • Minimum Memory: 16 GB
  • Maximum Memory: 32 GB
8GB 16GB
Dual-channel 4266 MHz LPDDR4X Memory
On-board memory
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    Includes 5 phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation
    TGP: 50W, Dynamic Boost: 15W, Max Power: 65W, Speed: 1177.5 → 1455 MHz.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
    Includes 5 phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation
    TGP: 50W, Dynamic Boost: 15W, Max Power: 65W, Speed: 1140 → 1410 MHz.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    Includes 7 phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation
    TGP: 60W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 85W, Speed: 817 → 1282 MHz.
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Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen SSD slot.
256GB 512GB
NVMe™ SSD.
2 x M.2 NVMe Slots.

Connectivity

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Wi-Fi
  • Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i 2x2 MIMO
    Triple Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6GHz Up to 2974 Mbps WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Intel AX211 2x2 MIMO
    Triple Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.1

Battery

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Size80 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.
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Software

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Built-in AppsAlienware Command Center
  • Dashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking
  • Five Tailored Power States
    full speed performance balanced quiet battery saver
  • Game Library to manage titles from multiple services
  • FX supports full RBG values up to 16.8 million colors
  • Power Management adjusts power plans with a game
  • Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles
  • Sound Center dials in the perfect sound by managing sound profiles, audio effects, and Audio Recon
LG Control Center LG Update Center LG Reader Mode DTS-X Ultra Virtoo LG Power Manager

Camera & Audio

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
Camera
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR support.
Front-facing camera
Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
Audio
  • Speakers:
    • Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones
Stereo Speakers
2.0W x 2 Max 5W (Smart Amp) DTS:X Ultra

Misc

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
SensorsWindows Hello IR CameraWindows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the power button
SecurityWindows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics
  • Windows Hello with Fingerprint Sign in
  • Wedge-shaped lock
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis1 year parts and labor

Key Features

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 FHD
14”
1080p 144Hz
Weight
3.96 lb
1.80 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Alienware X14 R1 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3060
6GB GDDR6 85W TGP
Released in Early
2021
16:10 WQXGA+
16”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.62 lb
1.19 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X

Comparison Summary

Alienware X14 R1 vs. LG Gram 16 (2021)

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

Alienware X14 R11
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H1,65894.31%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H1,758100.00%
LG Gram 16 (2021)1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G71,19567.97%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G71,37478.16%
01,758

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Alienware X14 R11
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H11,77497.90%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H12,027100.00%
LG Gram 16 (2021)1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G73,98033.09%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G74,48737.31%
012,027

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”.

Alienware X14 R1LG Gram 16 (2021)

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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