2021 ROG Strix G15 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between 2021 ROG Strix G15 and Alienware X17 R1, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Strix G15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G15 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 weighed 4.63 pounds, 31% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Pound | 4.63 lbs. | 6.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 3.02 kg |
Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 26% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Strix G15. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix G15. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Alienware X17 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2021 ROG Strix G15. It has ten versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 8 | 10 |
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2021 ROG Strix G15. It has nine versus six commonly used ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix G15 and Alienware X17 R1.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 ~ 27.2 mm) |
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Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.10 kg) | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) |
Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray Electro Punk | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Left (3)
Back (5)
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Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna | 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 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. | - |
Power Supply |
| 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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