Alienware X17 R1 vs. 2022 HP Spectre x360 16: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between Alienware X17 R1 and 2022 HP Spectre x360 16, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.
Supports larger memory
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.
Max system memory size
Alienware X17 R1
64 GB
2022 HP Spectre x360 16
32 GB
Supports faster memory
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.
Memory type and speed
Alienware X17 R1 - DDR4 XMP
3,466 MHz
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory
Alienware X17 R1 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | x2 | Onboard |
| Type | DDR4 XMP | DDR4 |
8% larger display
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 16-inch 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.
Display size
Alienware X17 R1
17.3-inch
2022 HP Spectre x360 16
16-inch
Has three more ports and slots
Alienware X17 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16. It has ten versus seven amount of ports and slots on the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.
| Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes x2 |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Total | 10 | 7 |
More versatile connectivity
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16. It has nine versus six commonly used ports and slots on the 2022 HP Spectre x360 16.
| Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| power port | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
| RJ-45 | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 Pros
Reasons that 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
Newer manufacturing
2022 vs. 2021
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-12700H inside 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 has a 21% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 HP Spectre x360 16 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
Alienware X17 R1 - Intel Core i9-11980HK
9,677
Alienware X17 R1 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
About 34% lighter
The 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 weighed 4.45 pounds, 34% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
| Weight | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 6.65 lbs. | 4.45 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 3.02 kg | 2.02 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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| Pricing |
| Starting at $1,649.99 |
| Applicable Models | - |
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| Generations |
| - |
Exterior | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Dimensions |
| 14.09 x 9.66 x 0.78” (357.89 x 245.36 x 19.81 mm) |
| Weight | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) | 4.45 lbs. (2.02 kg) |
| Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Nightfall Black |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
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| Chasis Information | - | Aluminum Casing Material |
Display | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Size | 17.3 Inches | 16 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
 Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
|  Left (3)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Processor |
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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.
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| Discrete Graphics |
| Intel® Arc™ A370M Graphics with 4GB of GDDR6 memory |
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Connectivity | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| 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 |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth® 5.2 |
| Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | - |
Battery | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 83Wh 6-cell Li-ion polymer. |
| Battery Life | - | EPEAT® Gold registered |
| Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. | 135W Smart AC power adapter Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 45 minutes |
Software | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Pro |
| Built-in Apps |
| McAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Camera |
| HP True Vision 5MP IR camera with camera shutter |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
| Inking | - | Supports HP Rechargeable Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 2.0 Tilt Pen Included in the box. |
| Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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| Security | - |
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| In the box | - |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1-year limited hardware warranty. |
Key Features | Alienware X17 R1 | 2022 HP Spectre x360 16 |
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