Dell Latitude 5320 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Dell Latitude 5320 and Alienware X17 R1 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 5320 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 5320 is better than Alienware X17 R1.

About 61% lighter

Dell Latitude 5320 weighed 2.65 pounds, 61% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.

WeightDell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Pound
2.65 lbs.
6.65 lbs.
Kilogram
1.20 kg
3.02 kg

Alienware X17 R1 Pros

Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Dell Latitude 5320.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 98% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1185G7 inside Dell Latitude 5320.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Alienware X17 R1 - Intel Core i9-11980HK
9,677
Alienware X17 R1 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
Dell Latitude 5320 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Latitude 5320 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 5320 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Dell Latitude 5320 - Intel Core i3-1125G4
3,690
Supports larger memory

Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 5320. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5320.

Max system memory size
Alienware X17 R1
64 GB
Dell Latitude 5320
32 GB
Supports faster memory

Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 5320. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 5320.

Memory type and speed
Alienware X17 R1 - DDR4 XMP
3,466 MHz
Dell Latitude 5320 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
Upgradable memory

Alienware X17 R1 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Dell Latitude 5320 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeDDR4DDR4 XMP
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP vs. integrated

30% larger display

Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude 5320.

Display size
Alienware X17 R1
17.3-inch
Dell Latitude 5320
13.3-inch
More versatile connectivity

Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 5320. It has nine versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 5320.

PortsDell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
Mini DisplayPortNoYes
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
USB-CNoYes

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Dell Latitude 5320 Price
Dell Latitude 5320 Convertible Laptop, Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz, 4 Cores), 512 GB SSD, 16 GB RAM, 1920 x 1080p, Windows 10 Professional, (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5320 Convertible Laptop, Intel Core i5-1145G7 (2.6 GHz, 4 Cores), 512 GB SSD, 16 GB RAM, 1920 x 1080p, Windows 10 Professional, (Renewed)
By Dell
$499.99
Dell Latitude 5320 Laptop 13.3 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen - i5-1145G7 - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5320 Laptop 13.3 - Intel Core i5 11th Gen - i5-1145G7 - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1080 FHD - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$515.99
$587.99 12% OFF
Dell Latitude 5320 13.3" FHD Core i5-1135G7 2.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro 64Bit, CAM (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 5320 13.3" FHD Core i5-1135G7 2.4GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Pro 64Bit, CAM (Renewed)
By Dell
$603.99
Alienware X17 Price
Alienware X17 R2 VR Ready Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, Windows 11 Home - White
Alienware X17 R2 VR Ready Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, Windows 11 Home - White
By Alienware
$1,898.99
$2,149.97 12% OFF
Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 480Hz Display, Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti 16GB GDDR6, VR Ready, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Light
Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop - 17.3-inch FHD 480Hz Display, Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti 16GB GDDR6, VR Ready, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Light
By Dell
$2,089.99
Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 17.3" 4K | Core i9-2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 3080 | Cores - 12th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home
Dell Alienware X17 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 17.3" 4K | Core i9-2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 3080 | Cores - 12th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR6X Win 11 Home
By Dell
$2,436.27

Availability

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Released20212021
Release Date
  • Announced on January 05, 2021 (CES 2021)
  • Available on January 12, 2021
Available on June 1, 2021
PricingStarting at $1,099.00
  • $2,099.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 256GB RTX 3060 6GB FHD 165Hz
  • $2,479.99
    i7-11800H 16GB 512GB RTX 3070 8GB FHD 165Hz
  • $3,229.99
    i7-11800H 32GB 512GB RTX 3080 16GB UHD 120Hz
  • $3,629.99
    i9-11980HK 32GB XMP 512GB RTX 3080 16GB UHD 120Hz
Generations

Exterior

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Dimensions
  • 12.04” x 8.17” x 0.67” (305.7 mm x 207.5 mm x 16.96 mm)
    Dell Latitude 5320 Laptop
  • 12.04” x 8.17” x 0.67” (305.7 mm x 207.5 mm x 16.96 mm)
    Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1
  • 15.718” x 11.791” x 0.823” (399.23 x 299.49 x 20.9 mm)
    With FHD 360Hz diplay.
  • 15.718” x 11.791” x 0.843” (399.23 x 299.49 x 21.4 mm)
    With FHD 165Hz or UHD 120Hz diplay.
Weight
  • 2.65 lb (1.20 kg)
    Dell Latitude 5320 Laptop
  • 2.90 lb (1.32 kg)
    Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1
6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg)
Colors-
Lunar light
With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Backlit US-English Keyboard
    • Single Pointing Non-Backlit US-English Keyboard
  • Touchpad
    • Size: 4.53” x 2.64” (115 mm x 67 mm)
    • Supports Microsoft Precision multi-touch gesture.
  • Keyboard
    • Alienware X-Series thin keyboard
    • Per-key RGB LED with AlienFX lighting
    • Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology.
    • 1.5mm key travel.
  • Touchpad
    • Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling.
    • 4.13 x 2.36 in (105 mm x 80 mm) precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
    • Supports AlienFX touchpad.

Display

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Size13.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
Dell Latitude 5320 Laptop
  • 13.3” FHD
    1920 x 1080 IPS 250 nits 45% NTSC 600:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA SLP 3.5W
  • 13.3” FHD with Low Blue Light Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 400 nits 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-Glare Non-Touch WVA SLP LBL 2.52W
  • 13.3” FHD with Touch Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 72% NTSC Anti-Glare Touch WVA SLP 4.8W
  • 13.3” FHD with Touch & Privacy Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 100% sRGB Anti-Glare Touch WVA SLP 3.35W 3.45W Privacy
Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1
  • 13.3” FHD with Touch and Pen Support
    1920 x 1080 IPS 300 nits 72% NTSC 800:1 Anti-Glare Touch Stylus Support WVA SLP 4.2W
  • 17.3” FHD with 165Hz
    1920 x 1080 127 PPI ComfortView Plus 3ms response time 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB 1000:1 Anti-glare WVA 7.2 W
  • 17.3” FHD with 360Hz
    1920 x 1080 127 PPI ComfortView Plus NVIDIA G-Sync Advanced Optimus 1ms response time 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB 800:1 Anti-glare WVA 8.4 W
  • 17.3” UHD with 120Hz
    3840 x 2160 255 PPI ComfortView Plus 4ms response time 500 nits 16:9 100% Adobe RGB 1200:1 Anti-glare WVA 12.2 W

Ports

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Dell Latitude 5320 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x Smart Card Reader
    Optional
Right (5)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x microSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x lock slot
Alienware X17 R1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (1)
  • 1 x power port
Right (1)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (8)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (5V/3A)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (5V/3A)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Powershare
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
    v1.4
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps, Killer E3100

Internal Specs

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.00 → 3.70 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11980HK
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 65W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  4. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11980HK
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Onboard Memory
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 4GB
      Single Channel
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      Dual Channel
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB
3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.
2 x SO-DIMM slots.
  • Max 32GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 Memory
  • Max 64GB of 3466 MHz XMP DDR4 Memory
Discrete Graphics-
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 TGP: 115W Dynamic Boost: 15W Max Power: 130W Speed: 1387 → 1702 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 TGP: 125W Dynamic Boost: 15W Max Power: 140W Speed: 1215 → 1620 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    16GB GDDR6 TGP: 150W Dynamic Boost: 15W Max Power: 165W Speed: 1350 → 1710 MHz
* All configurations include 12-phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation.
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slot
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 2TB PCIe SSD
  • 2 x M.2 2280 slots (Up to 2TB each)
    Supports RAID-0

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Wi-Fi
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 5 Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820)
    Up to 867 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) Bluetooh 5.0
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.1
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    Up to 2400 Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi-4 (802.11n) WiFi-5 (802.11ac) WiFi-6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2
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 5.1
  • Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet-Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller
Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
MoreIntel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced (DW5820e) CAT9-

Battery

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Size
  • 42 Wh (3-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 63 Wh (4-cell Polymer, ExpressCharge capable battery)
87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery
Power Supply
45W 60W 65W 90W
USB Type-C adapter.
240W 330W
power adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
OS
Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04
Upgradable to Windows 11
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Upgradable to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
  • Microsoft Office 30-days trial
  • McAfee® Small Business Security 30 Day Free Trial
  • Alienware Command Center
    AlienFX lighting Game Library Auto-tune game profile functionality Fusion Alienware Adrenalin Alienware Mobile Connect
  • Microsoft Office 365 (30-day trial)

Camera & Audio

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    • 720p with 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD) at 30 fps.
    • 1080p with 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080p FHD) at 30 fps.
  • Optional Infrared camera
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR support.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3254 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual digital microphones
  • Controller: Realtek ALC3281
    • 7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection
    • Alienware Sound Center via Alienware Command Center
  • Speakers:
    • 2 x 4W speakers
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones

Misc

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Windows Adaptive Color
  • Dell Latitude 5320 Laptop:
    • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board.
    • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board and another on the hinge-up (for the configuration that supports the Express Sign-in feature with the proximity sensor.)
  • Dell Latitude 5320 2-in-1:
    • 1 x Accelerometer (G sensor) on the system board and another on the hinge-up.
  • Fingerprint Sensor
  • IR Camera (optional)
Windows Hello IR Camera
SecurityHardware-Based Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
  • Firmware TPM Optional
  • Optional IR camera with Windows Hello Support
  • Cable lock Noble lock
  • FIPS 140-2 certification for TPM
  • Optional ControlVault 3 Advanced Authentication with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certification (FPR, SC and CSC/NFC)
  • Fingerprint Reader Only Touch Fingerprint reader in power button tied to ControlVault 3
  • Optional (FIPS 201 Smart card reader certification/SIPR) Contacted Smart Card and ControlVault 3
Software-Based Security
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
  • Dell Client Command Suite
  • Dell BIOS Verification
  • Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard
  • VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response
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Warranty1 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis

Key Features

Dell Latitude 5320Alienware X17 R1
At Glance
Released in
2021
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.65 lb
1.20 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1185G7
4C/8T, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,404
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Dell Latitude 5320 Ports
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 4K UHD
17.3”
2160p 120Hz
Weight
6.65 lb
3.02 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C/16T, 3.30 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,646
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,677
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3466 MHz DDR4 XMP
Alienware X17 R1 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080
16GB GDDR6 150W TGP

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