2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 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 M16 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
About 37% lighter
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighed 4.19 pounds, 37% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
| Weight | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 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 M16.
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 19% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware X17 R1 - Intel Core i9-11980HK
9,677
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
Alienware X17 R1 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Supports larger memory
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Max system memory size
Alienware X17 R1
64 GB
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB
Supports faster memory
Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Memory type and speed
Alienware X17 R1 - DDR4 XMP
3,466 MHz
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
8% larger display
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 16-inch 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
Display size
Alienware X17 R1
17.3-inch
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16
16-inch
Has one more port and slot
Alienware X17 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It has ten versus nine amount of ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
| Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| lock slot | Yes | No |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Total | 9 | 10 |
More versatile connectivity
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It has nine versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.
| Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 and Alienware X17 R1.
Upgradable memory
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
| Memory | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 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 M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on May 11, 2021 | Available on June 1, 2021 |
| Pricing | - |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” - 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 - 22.3 mm) |
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| Weight | 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) |
| Colors | Black | Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Size | 16 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
| Info | 16” WQXVGA 165Hz Display 16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3 |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
 Left (6)
Right (3)
|  Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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| Memory | Up to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM 1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM. | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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Connectivity | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | 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 5.2 | 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 M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Size | 90 Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours Video Playback. | - |
| Power Supply |
| 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles |
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Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Camera | HD Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720) camera. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint sensor on power button | 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 M16 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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