Alienware X15 R2 vs. Alienware X14 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X15 R2 and Alienware X14 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X15 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R2 is better than Alienware X14 R1.
Alienware X15 R2 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1.
Alienware X14 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than Alienware X15 R2.
Alienware X14 R1 weighed 3.96 pounds, 24% lighter than the 5.15 pounds Alienware X15 R2.
Weight | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Pound | 5.15 lbs. | 3.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.34 kg | 1.80 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X15 R2 and Alienware X14 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
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Pricing | Starting at $2,199 | Starting at $1,799 |
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Exterior | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Dimensions |
| 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) |
Weight | 5.15 ~ 5.2 lbs. (2.34 ~ 2.36 kg) | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light | Lunar light |
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Display | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Size | 15.6 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. |
Ports | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
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Connectivity | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | 2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC via included Type-C to RJ-45 port dongle | - |
Battery | Alienware X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. |
Power Supply | 240W power adapter. | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X15 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 X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Misc | Alienware X15 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 X15 R2 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Comparison Summary
Dell has released the Alienware X15 R2, a 15.6-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 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same time 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
The Alienware X15 R2 has a 15.6-inch display which is slightly larger than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1. In addition, the Alienware X15 R2 weighs 5.15 lbs. about 30% heavier than the 3.96 lbs. Alienware X14 R1. Moreover, measured at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”, the Alienware X15 R2 is much bulkier than the Alienware X14 R1 at 12.66” x 10.345” x 0.57”.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X15 R2 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 two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Alienware X14 R1, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like Alienware X15 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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