Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 and Alienware X17 R1 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Pros

Reasons that Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 is better than Alienware X17 R1.

About 72% lighter

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 weighed 1.87 pounds, 72% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.

WeightDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Pound
1.87 lbs.
6.65 lbs.
Kilogram
0.85 kg
3.02 kg

Alienware X17 R1 Pros

Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2020

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11980HK inside Alienware X17 R1 has a 147% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10810U inside Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

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 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-10810U
3,911
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i7-10610U
3,042
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-10310U
2,992
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i5-10210U
2,933
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - Intel Core i3-10110U
1,866
Supports larger memory

Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Max system memory size
Alienware X17 R1
64 GB
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1
16 GB
Supports faster memory

Alienware X17 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1. It supports up to 3466MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Memory type and speed
Alienware X17 R1 - DDR4 XMP
3,466 MHz
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 - LPDDR4
2,666 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 7210 2-in-1 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Slots
Onboard
x2
TypeLPDDR4DDR4 XMP
Supports discrete graphics

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

40% larger display

Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 40% larger than the 12.3-inch Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

Display size
Alienware X17 R1
17.3-inch
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1
12.3-inch
Has three more ports and slots

Alienware X17 R1 has more ports and slots count than the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1. It has ten versus seven amount of ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

PortsDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
HDMINoYes
headphone jackYesYes
lock slotYesNo
microSD card slotYesYes
Mini DisplayPortNoYes
nanoSIM card slotYesNo
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
Thunderbolt 3Yes x2No
Thunderbolt 4NoYes
USB-AYesYes x2
USB-CNoYes
Total710
Much better versatile connectivity

Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1. It has nine versus four commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1.

PortsDell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
USB-AYesYes
HDMINoYes
Mini DisplayPortNoYes
power portNoYes
RJ-45NoYes
Thunderbolt 3YesNo
Thunderbolt 4NoYes
USB-CNoYes

Prices

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

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Price
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10610U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - i7-10610U - Quad Core 4.9Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$449.00
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Business Laptop, 12.3 FHD (1920 x 1280) Touchscreen, Intel Core 10th Gen i5-10310U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Business Laptop, 12.3 FHD (1920 x 1280) Touchscreen, Intel Core 10th Gen i5-10310U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$302.90
$330.76 8% OFF
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i5 10th Gen - i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD+ Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 12.3 - Intel Core i5 10th Gen - i5-10310U - Quad Core 4.4Ghz - 256GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 1920x1280 FHD+ Touchscreen - Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)
By Dell
$349.99
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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Released20202021
Release Date-Available on June 1, 2021
Pricing-
  • $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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Dimensions11.5” x 8.22” x 0.37” (292mm x 208.8mm x 9.35mm)
  • 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.
Weight1.87 lb (851 g)6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg)
Colors
Brushed Aluminum
Lunar light
With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Included Dell Latitude 7200/7210 2-in-1 Keyboard.
    • Aluminum keyboard deck with a premium look.
    • The magnetic hinge offers seamless transitions.
    • Scissors type with chicklets keycap.
    • Backlit keys.
    • 1.3 mm long key travel.
    • Weight: 0.77 lb (351.4 g)
  • Touchpad
    • 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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Size12.3 Inches17.3 Inches
Info
  • Size: 12.3”
  • Resolution: FHD+ (1920 x 1280)
  • Type: Anti-reflective, and Anti-Smudge.
  • Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX.
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Color Gamut: 100% sRGB
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
  • Pixel Per Inch: 188 PPI
  • Supports 10 finger multi-touch
  • Supports Dell Active Pen (Wacom Pen)
  • Power consumption: 3.44 W
  • 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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (5)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.2, Power Delivery
Right (2)
  • 1 x lock slot
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10110U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.10 → 4.10 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    6 cores, 12 threads, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 15W
  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. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-10110U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    23 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10310U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  4. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10610U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  5. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10810U with vPro™
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 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: Dual-Channel LPDDR4
    • Speed: 2667 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • Minimum Memory: 4GB
    • Maximum Memory: 16GB
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 slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB PCIe 3 x 4 NVMe up to 32 Gbps SSD.
  • 2 x M.2 2280 slots (Up to 2TB each)
    Supports RAID-0

Connectivity

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Wi-Fi
  • Qualcomm QCA61x4A Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac
    Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, WiFi-4 (802.11n), WiFi-5 (802.11ac)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz
    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)
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
    With Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 models
  • Bluetooth 4.2
    With Qualcomm QCA61x4A models
Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet-Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet Controller
Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
MoreDell Wireless 5821E Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE M.2 Mobile Broadband Card (optional)-

Battery

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Size
  • 38 Wh (2-cell, ExpressCharge capable battery)
  • 38 Wh (2-cell, Long Life Battery)
87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery
Power Supply
  • 45W adapter, Type-C
  • 65W adapter, Type-C
240W 330W
power adapter.

Software

Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    Top-mount front camera, 5 Megapixels and 1080p at 30 fps.
  • Rear-facing camera
    Top-mount back camera, 8 Megapixels and 1080p at 30 fps.
  • Optinal Infrared camera (5 Megapixels)
    For Windows Hello Facial Recognition.
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR support.
Audio
  • Realtek ALC3254-CG with MaxxAudio Pro
  • 2 x 2W = 4W stereo speakers
  • Dual array 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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
InkingSupport Dell Premium Active Pen (included in the box)-
Sensors
  • Ambient Light Sensor (optional)
  • IR Camera (optional)
  • Windows Hello compliant fingerprint reader in the back of the device (optional)
  • Gyroscope
  • eCompass/Magnetometer
  • Accelerometer
  • GPS (via WWAN Card only)
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Adaptive Thermal Performance (via Gyroscope/Accelerometer)
Windows Hello IR Camera
Security
  • Security lock slot
  • Face IR camera (Windows Hello compliant) with Proximity Sensor (~1 meter / 3-foot range)
  • TPM 2.0 FIPS-140-2 Certified / TCG Certified (April 2019)
  • Optional Touch Fingerprint Reader in back of the device
  • Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software
    • Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise
    • Dell Data Guardian
    • Dell Encryption Enterprise
    • Dell Encryption Personal
    • Dell Threat Defense
    • MozyPro® or MozyEnterprise®
    • RSA NetWitness® Endpoint
    • Absolute® Endpoint Visibility and Control
    • VMware Workspace ONE
    • RSA SecurID Access
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Warranty3 Years 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 7210 2-in-1Alienware X17 R1
At Glance
Released in
2020
3:2 FHD+
12.3”
1280p 60Hz
Weight
1.87 lb
0.85 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10810U
6C/12T, 1.10 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,039
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,911
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2666 MHz LPDDR4
Dell Latitude 7210 2-in-1 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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