Alienware X17 R1 vs. Dell Precision 7760: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X17 R1 and Dell Precision 7760 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Dell Precision 7760.
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 13% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Xeon W-11955M inside Dell Precision 7760.
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Precision 7760. It has nine versus eight commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Precision 7760.
Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Dell Precision 7760 Pros
Reasons that Dell Precision 7760 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
Dell Precision 7760 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X17 R1. It supports up to 128GB versus 64GB of system memory on the Alienware X17 R1.
Dell Precision 7760 has more ports and slots count than the Alienware X17 R1. It has thirteen versus ten amount of ports and slots on the Alienware X17 R1.
Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Smart Card Reader | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes x2 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x3 |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 10 | 13 |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R1 and Dell Precision 7760.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
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Slots | x2 | x4 |
Type | DDR4 XMP | DDR4 ECC |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 | Announced on May 11, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
Dimensions |
| 15.75” x 10.38” x 1.02 - 1.13” (400 mm x 263.6 mm x 25.98 - 28.6 mm) |
Weight | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) | 6.65 lbs (3.01 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | - |
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Display | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Right (5)
Back (4)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
| Memory Slots
ECC memory only supports devices that shipped with an Intel Xeon processor. |
Discrete Graphics |
| NVIDIA Quadro
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Storage |
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Quickly access and swap M.2 storage with the Quick Access Door located on the bottom of the chassis. |
Connectivity | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
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 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Up to 2400 Mbps Triple band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | Integrated Intel i219-LM 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45 ) with Intel Remote Wake UP and PXE. |
More | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 Global 5G Modem (DW5930E) |
Battery | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
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Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. | 240 W power adapter 7.4mm barrel, rated at 19.5 VDC/12.30 A. |
Software | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 LTS RedHat 8.4 Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps |
| Microsoft Office 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Security | - |
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Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 36 Months Basic Onsite Service |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R1 | Dell Precision 7760 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
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 Precision 7760 was introduced by Dell around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Xeon W-11955M with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia Quadro RTX A5000 with 16GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Alienware X17 R1 and Dell Precision 7760 have the same 17.3-inch display size. In addition, they both have the same weight at 6.65 lbs. Moreover, measured at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”, the Alienware X17 R1 is much more portable than the Dell Precision 7760 at 15.75” x 10.38” x 1.13”.
There are a toal number of 10 ports and slots available on Alienware X17 R1. That includes a power port, a headphone jack, a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, a microSD card slot, and an RJ-45 port. With that said, it has three ports and slots fewer than the Dell Precision 7760 that has two Thunderbolt 4 ports, three USB-A ports, a Smart Card Reader, a full-size SD card slot, a headphone jack, a lock slot, a Mini DisplayPort, an HDMI port, an RJ-45 port, and a power port.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Alienware X17 R1 supports up to 64GB 3466 MHz DDR4 XMP memory that you can upgrade with two memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Dell Precision 7760, it supports up to 128GB 3466 MHz DDR4 ECC memory that you can upgrade with four memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has four M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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