2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 vs. Alienware X15 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 and Alienware X15 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 is better than Alienware X15 R1.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware X15 R1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Slots | x1 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 weighed 3.53 pounds, 30% lighter than the 5 pounds Alienware X15 R1.
Weight | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Pound | 3.53 lbs. | 5 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.60 kg | 2.27 kg |
Alienware X15 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R1 is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Intel Core i9-11900H inside Alienware X15 R1 has a 13% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Alienware X15 R1 has a 15.6-inch screen size 11% larger than the 14-inch 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 and Alienware X15 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 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 Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Dimensions |
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Weight |
| 5 - 5.2 lbs (2.27 - 2.36 kg) |
Colors | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White | Lunar light |
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Display | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 14 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Left (4)
Right (4)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz Memory.1 x 8GB or 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot | Memory Slots
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Storage | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD1 x M.2 2280 slot. |
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675x Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Size | 76 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply |
| 240W power adapter. |
Software | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X15 R1 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus G14, a 14-inch machine, in 2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 60W TGP.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same year in mid-2021. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 8GB GDDR6 90W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 has a 14-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R1. In addition, The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 weighs 3.53 lbs. about 41% lighter than the 5 lbs. Alienware X15 R1. Moreover, measured at 12.76” x 8.66” x 0.78”, the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 is considerably more portable than the Alienware X15 R1 at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Alienware X15 R1, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. Unlike 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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