Dell Latitude 7520 vs. Alienware X17 R1: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Dell Latitude 7520 and Alienware X17 R1 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Dell Latitude 7520 Pros
Reasons that Dell Latitude 7520 is better than Alienware X17 R1.
Supports faster memory
Dell Latitude 7520 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware X17 R1. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3466MHz of system memory on the Alienware X17 R1.
Memory type and speed
Dell Latitude 7520 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Alienware X17 R1 - DDR4 XMP
3,466 MHz
About 50% lighter
Dell Latitude 7520 weighed 3.37 pounds, 50% lighter than the 6.65 pounds Alienware X17 R1.
| Weight | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 3.37 lbs. | 6.65 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.53 kg | 3.02 kg |
Alienware X17 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X17 R1 is better than Dell Latitude 7520.
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 7520.
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 7520 - Intel Core i7-1185G7
4,864
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i5-1145G7
4,450
Dell Latitude 7520 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Supports larger memory
Alienware X17 R1 supports a larger memory capacity than the Dell Latitude 7520. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Dell Latitude 7520.
Max system memory size
Alienware X17 R1
64 GB
Dell Latitude 7520
32 GB
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 7520 since it has onboard memory.
| Memory | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | Onboard | x2 |
| Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 XMP |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 150W TGP vs. integrated
10% larger display
Alienware X17 R1 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch Dell Latitude 7520.
Display size
Alienware X17 R1
17.3-inch
Dell Latitude 7520
15.6-inch
More versatile connectivity
Alienware X17 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell Latitude 7520. It has nine versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Dell Latitude 7520.
| Ports | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | Yes | Yes |
| headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A | Yes | Yes |
| Mini DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| power port | No | Yes |
| RJ-45 | No | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Release Date |
| Available on June 1, 2021 |
| Pricing | Starting at $1,548.99 |
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Exterior | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Dimensions | 14.08” x 9.05” x 0.69” (357.7 mm x 229.75 mm x 17.5 mm) |
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| Weight | 3.37 lb (1.53 kg) | 6.65 - 7.05 lbs (3.02 - 3.2 kg) |
| Colors |
| Lunar light With High Endurance Clear Coat and Silky - Smooth Finish |
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Display | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 17.3 Inches |
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Ports | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
 Left (4)
Right (6)
|  Left (1)
Right (1)
Back (8)
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Internal Specs | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory |
| 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB 3200MHz or 3466MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM.2 x SO-DIMM slots.
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| Discrete Graphics | - |
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Connectivity | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Wi-Fi | 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 | 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 |
| More | WWAN
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Battery | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Size |
| 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
| Power Supply | 65W 90W USB Type-C adapter. | 240W 330W power adapter. |
Software | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Ubuntu 20.04 Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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Misc | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
| Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
| Warranty | 3 Years Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell Latitude 7520 | Alienware X17 R1 |
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