Alienware X17 R1 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 14”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Alienware X17 R1 and M1 MacBook Pro 14” 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 M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
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 M1 MacBook Pro 14” since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 XMP | Unified |
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP vs. integrated
Alienware X17 R1 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 21% larger than the 14.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
Alienware X17 R1 has more ports and slots count than the M1 MacBook Pro 14”. It has ten versus seven amount of ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes x3 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Total | 10 | 7 |
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the M1 MacBook Pro 14”. It has nine versus five commonly used ports and slots on the M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | No |
Mini DisplayPort | Yes | No |
RJ-45 | Yes | No |
USB-A | Yes | No |
USB-C | Yes | No |
M1 MacBook Pro 14” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 14” is better than Alienware X17 R1.
Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 14” has a 25% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1.
M1 MacBook Pro 14” weighed 3.5 pounds, 48% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
Weight | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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Pound | 6.65 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 3.02 kg | 1.59 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Alienware X17 R1 and M1 MacBook Pro 14”.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Dimensions |
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Weight | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) | 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) |
Colors | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 14.2 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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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.
| 16GB 32GB 64GB Unified Memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage |
| 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB 8TB SSD |
Connectivity | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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 5.0 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | - |
Battery | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Size | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery | 70 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | - |
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Power Supply | 240W 330W power adapter. |
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Software | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Monterey |
Built-in Apps |
| Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Camera |
| 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video. |
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Misc | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
Sensors | Windows Hello IR Camera | Touch ID sensor |
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 | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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Key Features | Alienware X17 R1 | M1 MacBook Pro 14” |
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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 14.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 14” was introduced by Apple around the same year in late-2021. It comes with up to 10-core Apple M1 Max (10C, 32G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 Max iGPU (32 GPU Cores, 16 Neural Engine Cores).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch display which is considerably larger than the 14.2-inch M1 MacBook Pro 14”. In addition, the Alienware X17 R1 weighs 6.65 lbs. about 90% heavier than the 3.5 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 14”. Moreover, measured at 15.72” x 11.79” x 0.82”, the Alienware X17 R1 is much bulkier than the M1 MacBook Pro 14” at 12.31” x 8.71” x 0.61”.
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 more than the M1 MacBook Pro 14” that has a power port, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, a full-size SD card slot, and an HDMI 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 M1 MacBook Pro 14”, it supports up to 64GB Unified memory. Unlike Alienware X17 R1, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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