2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 vs. Alienware M18 R1: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Alienware M18 R1 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 is better than Alienware M18 R1.
Intel Core i9-13980HX inside 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 has a 10% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-13900HX inside Alienware M18 R1.
Alienware M18 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware M18 R1 is better than 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.
Alienware M18 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18. It has twelve versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.
Ports | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
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full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes x2 |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x3 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Total | 8 | 12 |
Alienware M18 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18. It has nine versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18.
Ports | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
full-size SD card slot | No | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 and Alienware M18 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | x2 |
Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Released | 2023 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $2,099 or $2,849 (CA) |
Applicable Models |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Dimensions | 15.71 x 11.57 x 0.91 ~ 1.21” (399 x 294 x 23.1 ~ 30.8 mm) | 16.15 x 12.59 x 0.95 - 1.05 - 0.988 inch (410.3 x 319.9 x 24.1 - 26.7 - 25.1 mm) |
Weight | 6.83 lbs (3.10 kg) | N/A |
Colors | Eclipse Gray | Dark Metallic Moon aluminum |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | - |
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Display | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Size | 18 Inches | 18 Inches |
Info |
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Ports | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Left (6)
Right (2)
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Right (1)
Back (7)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots. |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. | 4 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each) |
Fans Number | - | 4 |
Cooling Info | - | 7 heat pipes and 5 vents. |
Connectivity | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
Battery | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Size | 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | 97 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply |
| 330W power adapter. |
Software | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate |
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Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Camera | 720p HD Webcam Top mounted |
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Misc | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Premium Support |
Key Features | 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 18 | Alienware M18 R1 |
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