Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 vs. Alienware X14 R1: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and Alienware X14 R1 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 Pros
Reasons that Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 is better than Alienware X14 R1.
Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 weighed 2.73 pounds, 32% lighter than the 3.96 pounds Alienware X14 R1.
Weight | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Pound | 2.73 lbs. | 3.96 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.24 kg | 1.80 kg |
Alienware X14 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X14 R1 is better than Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.
Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X14 R1 has a 16% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1280P inside Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP vs. integrated
Alienware X14 R1 has more ports and slots count than the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320. It has seven versus two amount of ports and slots on the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes x2 | Yes x2 |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Total | 2 | 7 |
Alienware X14 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320. It has six versus one commonly used port and slot on the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320.
Ports | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
HDMI | No | Yes |
headphone jack | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 and Alienware X14 R1.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Released | 2022 | 2022 |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $1,799 |
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Exterior | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Dimensions | 11.63” x 7.84” x 0.60” (295.3 x 199.04 x 15.28 mm) | 12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5) |
Weight | Starting at 2.73 lbs (1.24 kg) | 3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg) |
Colors | Platinum Graphite | Lunar light |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information |
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Display | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Size | 13.4 Inches | 14 Inches |
Info |
| 14” FHD 144Hz 1920 x 1080, 16:9, 144Hz, 400-nits, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 7ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus. |
Ports | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Left (1)
Right (1)
| Back (7)
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Internal Specs | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5200MHz LPDDR5 128-bit dual-channel memory.Onboard memory. |
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Discrete Graphics | - |
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Storage |
| 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
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Connectivity | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675 (AX211)
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) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Battery | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Size | 55 Wh | 80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. |
Power Supply | 60 W USB (Type-C) power adapter Supports Express Charge 2.0 that gets your laptop to about 80% battery life in less than an hour. | 130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. |
Software | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
OS |
| Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps |
| Alienware Command Center
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Camera & Audio | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
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Misc | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
| Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 | Alienware X14 R1 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Dell has released the XPS 13 Plus 9320, a 13.4-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i7-1280P with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1 was introduced by Dell around the same time in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 with 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 has a 13.4-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 14-inch Alienware X14 R1. In addition, The Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 weighs 2.73 lbs. about 45% lighter than the 3.96 lbs. Alienware X14 R1. Moreover, measured at 11.63” x 7.84” x 0.6”, the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 is considerably more portable than the Alienware X14 R1 at 12.66” x 10.345” x 0.57”.
There are only two Thunderbolt 4 ports available on Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320. With that said, it has five ports and slots fewer than the Alienware X14 R1 that has a USB-C port, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Moving over to upgradability, Dell claims that the Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320 supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For Alienware X14 R1, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.
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