2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 and Alienware X17 R1 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 weighed 3.53 pounds, 47% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
Weight | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Pound | 3.53 lbs. | 6.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.60 kg | 3.02 kg |
Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 35% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 23% larger than the 14-inch 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Alienware X17 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14. It has ten versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | Yes | No |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes x2 | Yes |
Total | 8 | 10 |
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14. It has nine versus five commonly used ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14.
Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
RJ-45 | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 and Alienware X17 R1.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Slots | x1 | x2 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 XMP |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | Available on June 1, 2021 |
Pricing | - |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Dimensions |
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Weight |
| 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) |
Colors | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 14 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Left (4)
Right (4)
| Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 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 | 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 M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD1 x M.2 2280 slot. |
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | 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 | - | Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Battery | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 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 330W power adapter. |
Software | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 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 X17 R1 |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
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Warranty | - | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G14 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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