Alienware X14 R2 vs. Alienware X14 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X14 R2 and Alienware X14 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X14 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R2 is better than Alienware X14 R1.
2023 vs. 2022
Alienware X14 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than Alienware X14 R2.
Alienware X14 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X14 R2. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4800MHz of system memory on the Alienware X14 R2.
Alienware X14 R1 weighed 3.96 pounds, 14% lighter than the 4.594 pounds Alienware X14 R2.
Weight | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Pound | 4.594 lbs. | 3.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.08 kg | 1.80 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X14 R2 and Alienware X14 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Released | 2023 | 2022 |
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Pricing | Starting at $1,799 or $2,499 (CA) | Starting at $1,799 |
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Exterior | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Dimensions | 12.641 x 10.252 x 0.571 inches (321.08 x 260.41 x 14.5) | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) |
Weight | 4.594 lbs. (2.084 kgs) | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) |
Colors | Lunar Silver | Lunar light |
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Display | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Size | 14 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info | 14” QHD+ 165Hz 3ms 2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus. | 14” FHD 144Hz 1920 x 1080, 16:9, 144Hz, 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 7ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus. |
Ports | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
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Connectivity | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Size | 80.5 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. |
Power Supply | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
OS | Windows 11 Home Pro | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | Alienware Command Center
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Misc | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics | Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Alienware X14 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X14 R2, a 14-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by up to 10-core Intel Core i7-13620H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB GDDR6 85W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware X14 R2 and Alienware X14 R1 have the same 14-inch display size. In addition, the Alienware X14 R2 weighs 4.594 lbs. about 16% heavier than the 3.96 lbs. Alienware X14 R1. Moreover, measured at 12.641” x 10.252” x 0.571”, the Alienware X14 R2 is just as portable as the Alienware X14 R1 at 12.66” x 10.345” x 0.57”.
There are a toal number of 7 ports and slots available on Alienware X14 R2. 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 the same number of ports and slots as the Alienware X14 R1 including a USB-C port, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X14 R2 supports up to 32GB 4800 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 X14 R1, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like Alienware X14 R2, 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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