Alienware X14 R2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware X14 R2 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Alienware X14 R2 Pros

Reasons that Alienware X14 R2 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16.

Has one more port and slot

Alienware X14 R2 has more ports and slots count than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16. It has seven versus six amount of ports and slots on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16.

PortsAlienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes x2
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesNo
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Slightly more versatile connectivity

Alienware X14 R2 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16.

PortsAlienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesNo

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 is better than Alienware X14 R2.

Supports faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 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.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Alienware X14 R2 - LPDDR5
4,800 MHz
14% larger display

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 has a 16-inch screen size 14% larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R2.

Display size
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
16-inch
Alienware X14 R2
14-inch
About 15% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 weighed 3.95 pounds, 15% lighter than the 4.594 pounds Alienware X14 R2.

WeightAlienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Pound
4.594 lbs.
3.95 lbs.
Kilogram
2.08 kg
1.79 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Alienware X14 R2 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16.

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 R2
32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
32 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Alienware X14 R2 Price
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
$1,699.99
Alienware X17 R2 VR Ready Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, Windows 11 Home - White
Alienware X17 R2 VR Ready Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, Windows 11 Home - White
By Alienware
$1,859.99
$2,149.97 13% OFF
Dell Alienware X14 R2 Gaming Laptop (2023) | 14" QHD+ | Core i7-1TB SSD - 16GB RAM - RTX 4050 | 10 Cores @ 4.9 GHz - 13th Gen CPU - 6GB GDDR6 Win 11 Home
Dell Alienware X14 R2 Gaming Laptop (2023) | 14" QHD+ | Core i7-1TB SSD - 16GB RAM - RTX 4050 | 10 Cores @ 4.9 GHz - 13th Gen CPU - 6GB GDDR6 Win 11 Home
By Dell
$2,065.37
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 Price
SAMSUNG - Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" 3K AMOLED Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-13700H - 16GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050-1TB SSD - Graphite
SAMSUNG - Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" 3K AMOLED Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-13700H - 16GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050-1TB SSD - Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$1,499.99
$1,999.00 25% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" 3K AMOLED Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i9-13900H -32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Graphite
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" 3K AMOLED Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i9-13900H -32GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070-1TB SSD - Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$1,999.00
SAMSUNG - Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" 3K AMOLED Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-13700H - 16GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050-1TB SSD - Graphite (Renewed)
SAMSUNG - Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" 3K AMOLED Laptop - Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-13700H - 16GB - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050-1TB SSD - Graphite (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$1,199.99
$1,299.99 8% OFF

Availability

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Released20232023
Release Date
  • Announced on January 3, 2023 (CES 2023)
  • Available starting in Q1 2023.
  • Announced on February 2, 2023. (Galaxy Unpacked 2023).
  • Available starting February 17, 2023.
PricingStarting at $1,799 or $2,499 (CA)
  • $1,899.99 - i7-13700H | 16GB | RTX 4050 | 512GB
  • $2,399.99 - i7-13700H | 16GB | RTX 4050 | 1TB
  • $2,499.99 - i7-13900H | 32GB | RTX 4070 | 512GB
  • $2,999.99 - i7-13900H | 32GB | RTX 4070 | 1TB
Applicable Models
  • Alienware x14 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware x14 (2023) Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware x14 with 13th Gen Intel-H45 processors
  • Alienware x14 with RTX 4000-Series
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra (2023)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book Ultra with i7-13700H
  • Samsung Galaxy Book Ultra with i9-13900H
Generations-

Exterior

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Dimensions12.641 x 10.252 x 0.571 inches (321.08 x 260.41 x 14.5)13.99 x 9.86 x 0.65 inch (355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm)
Weight4.594 lbs. (2.084 kgs)3.95 lb (1.79 kg)
Colors
Lunar Silver
Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Alienware X-Series thin keyboard
    • 1-Zone AlienFX lighting
    • Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology.
    • 1.2mm key travel.
  • Touchpad
    • Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling.
  • Full size, backlit island-type keyboard with numpad
    Built-in fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Large Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
Chasis Information
  • Based on Alienware's Legend 3 industrial design language
  • Full Metal Chassis constructed with Anodized Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
  • Dual Torque Element Hinge
  • Updated Perimeter foot enables increased bottom side airflow aiding system and gaming performance
  • Reformed V-rail edges aid in daily use providing an ergonomic approach to using the laptop
  • Engineered with Alienware Cryo-Tech™Cooling technology
  • Includes Element 31 thermal interface material applied to CPU and GPU (on configs based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or higher)
  • Constructed with copper alloy thermal components
  • Vapor chamber cooling technology (on configs based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or higher)
  • All configurations are enabled to support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies
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Display

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Size14 Inches16 Inches
Info14” QHD+ 165Hz 3ms
2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus.
  • Screen size: 16.0-inch
  • Panel Type: Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1800
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:10
  • Color Gamut: 120% DCI-P3
  • Refresh Rate: Dyanmic 120Hz (48 - 120Hz)
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • HDR: 500 nits - HDR content only.
  • VESA ClearMR and DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 500 certified.

Ports

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Alienware X14 R2 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Back (7)
Alienware X14 R2 Ports - Back
Image Source: Dell
  • 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
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 Ports
Image Source: Samsung
Left (3)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
Right (3)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13420H
    8 cores, 12 threads, 1.50 → 4.60 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13620H
    10 cores, 16 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.40 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13420H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 350 → 1400 MHz
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13620H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    64 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Memory
  • 16GB 32GB
    Dual Channel LPDDR5 5200MHz
Memory Slots
  • Onboard memory
Memory Configurations
  • Speed:
    4800 MHz
  • Memory Type: Dual-channel LPDDR5
  • Minimum Memory: 16 GB
  • Maximum Memory: 32 GB
16GB 32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Onboard memory.
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 6GB GDDR6
    TGP: 50W, Dynamic Boost: 0W, Max Power: 50W
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    TGP: 75W, Dynamic Boost: 10W, Max Power: 85W.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    TGP: 75W, Dynamic Boost: 10W, Max Power: 85W.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen SSD slot.
512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Wi-Fi
  • Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690
    Triple Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6GHz Up to 2974 Mbps WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
    Triple Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth® v5.1

Battery

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Size80.5 WHr Lithium-ion battery
With Alienware Battery Defender technology.
76 Wh 
Rated capacity is: 4,757 mAh or 73.8 Wh.
Battery Life-Up to 17.5 hours of battery life
Power Supply
130W
USB Type-C small form factor power adapter.
100W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 11 Home
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
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
Camera
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware FHD (1920 x 1080 resolution) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR support.
FHD 1080p front-facing camera
Audio
  • Speakers:
    • Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones
  • AKG Quad Speaker with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Woofer Max 5Wx2, Tweeter 2Wx2 (Smart AMP).
  • Studio-quality Dual Mic

Misc

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
SensorsWindows Hello IR CameraThe fingerprint sensor on the power key.
SecurityWindows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
  • Secured-core PC.
In the box-
  • Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16.0-inch.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Power Adapter.
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis1-year limited warranty.

Key Features

Alienware X14 R2Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10 QHD+
14”
1600p 165Hz
Weight
4.594 lb
2.08 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-13620H
10C/16T, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
64 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4800 MHz LPDDR5
Alienware X14 R2 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4060
8GB GDDR6 85W TGP
Released in Early
2023
16”
Weight
3.95 lb
1.79 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-13900H
14C/20T, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,889
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,490
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16 Ports
NVIDIA® GeForce
RTX™ 4070
8GB GDDR6
Starting at
$1899.99
i7, 16GB, 512GB

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