2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 and Alienware X17 R1 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 weighed 4.19 pounds, 37% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
Weight | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Pound | 4.19 lbs. | 6.65 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.90 kg | 3.02 kg |
Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
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 G15.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15. It has nine versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 and Alienware X17 R1.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 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 G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | - | Available on June 1, 2021 |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” (355 x 243 x 19.9 mm) |
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Weight | 4.19 lbs (1.90 kg) | 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 G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Left (7)
Right (3)
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Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB 48GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz Memory.1 x 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 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 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 5.0 | 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 Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply |
| 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
OS |
| Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
Sensors | - | Windows Hello IR Camera |
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 |
Key Features | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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