Alienware X17 R1 vs. Alienware X17 R2
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X17 R1 and Alienware X17 R2 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
Dell has released the Alienware X17 R1, a 17.3-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 17.3-inch Alienware X17 R2 was introduced by Dell about a year later in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6.
Key Differences
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Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Alienware X17 R2.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X17 R2. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X17 R2.
Alienware X17 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R2 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
2022 vs. 2021
Intel Core i9-12900HK inside Alienware X17 R2 has a 34% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1.
Alienware X17 R2 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X17 R1. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3466MHz of system memory on the Alienware X17 R1.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R1 and Alienware X17 R2.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 XMP | DDR5 |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Availability | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
Released | 2021 | 2022 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Pricing |
| Starting at $2,299 |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Weight | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) | 6.54 ~ 6.82 lbs. (2.96 - 3.09 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM. 2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Connectivity | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675w Triple Band 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. | 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps |
| Alienware Command Center
Dashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
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Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R1 | Alienware X17 R2 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security | - | 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 |
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