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Alienware X14 R1

Here's what you need to know about 2022 Alienware X14 R1 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Our analysis and reviews

What we like

Reasons to like about Alienware X14 R1.

Alienware X14 R1 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

Requirements	Alienware X14 R1
Secure Boot	Yes
TPM 2.0	TPM 2.0
Processor	Intel Core i7-12700H → Intel Core i9-12900H
4GB RAM	16GB → 32GB
64GB Drive	256GB → 2TB
2 Cores CPU	14 cores

Alienware X14 R1 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future. Learn more

Storage Slots	Alienware X14 R1
M.2	x1

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about Alienware X14 R1.

The memory on Alienware X14 R1 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more

Memory	Alienware X14 R1
Slots	0 - Onboard
Type	LPDDR5
Speed	5200 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers.

Alienware X14 Price
	Alienware X14 R1 Laptop i7-12700H 16G 512G RTX 3060 14" FHD 144Hz By Alienware $1,537.99	See at Amazon
	Dell Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop (2022) \| 14" FHD \| Core i7 - 2TB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 3060 \| 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 12GB GDDR6 Win 11 Pro (Renewed) By Dell $2,160.99	See at Amazon
	Dell Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop (2022) \| 14" FHD \| Core i7 - 1TB SSD - 16GB RAM - RTX 3050 \| 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Home (Renewed) By Dell $1,643.22	See at Amazon
	Dell Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop (2023) \| 14" QHD+ \| Core i7-512GB SSD - 32GB RAM - RTX 4060 \| 10 Cores @ 4.9 GHz - 13th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR6 Win 11 Home By Dell $2,544.73	See at Amazon
	Dell Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop (2022) \| 14" FHD \| Core i7 - 512GB SSD - 16GB RAM - 3050 Ti \| 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU Win 11 Home (Renewed) By Dell $1,603.22	See at Amazon
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Specifications

Key Features	Alienware X14 R1
At Glance	Released in Early 2022 16:9 FHD 14” 1080p 144Hz Weight 3.96 lb 1.80 kg Up to Intel Core i9-12900H 14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz Geekbench 5 1,758 Single Core Geekbench 5 12,027 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics 96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz Configurable up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 85W TGP

Availability	Alienware X14 R1
Released	2022
Release Date	Announced on January 4, 2022 (CES 2022) Available starting in Winter 2022.
Pricing	Starting at $1,799
Applicable Models	Alienware x14 Gaming Laptop Alienware x14 R1 Gaming Laptop Alienware x14 (2022) Gaming Laptop Alienware x14 with 12th Gen Intel-H45 Series processors Alienware x14 with RTX 3000-Series
Generations	2023 Alienware X14 R2 2022 Alienware X14 R1

Exterior	Alienware X14 R1
Dimensions	12.66 x 10.345 x 0.57 inches (321.5 x 262.77 x 14.5)
Weight	3.96 ~ 4.06 lbs. (1.798 ~ 1.841 kg)
Colors	Lunar light
Keyboard and Trackpad	Keyboard Alienware X-Series thin keyboard 1-Zone AlienFX lighting Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology. 1.5mm key travel. Touchpad Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling. Image Source: Dell

Display	Alienware X14 R1
Size	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	Alienware X14 R1
Ports	Image Source: Dell Back (7) 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone 1 x HDMI v2.1, HDCP 2.3 support with NVIDIA GeForce graphics 1 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) 1 x microSD card slot v5.2, UHS-II 2 x Thunderbolt 4 40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4

Internal Specs	Alienware X14 R1
Processor	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H 14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H 14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Geekbench 5 Single Core Alienware X14 R11 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H1,65894.31% 2 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H1,758100.00% 01,758 Geekbench 5 Multi-Core Alienware X14 R11 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H11,77497.90% 2 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H12,027100.00% 012,027
Integrated Graphics	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics 96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics 96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Memory	16GB Dual Channel LPDDR5 4800MHz RTX 3050 & 3050 Ti models 16GB 32GB Dual Channel LPDDR5 5200MHz RTX 3060 models Memory Slots Onbaord memory Memory Configurations Speed: 4800 MHz 5200 MHz Memory Type: Dual-channel LPDDR5 Minimum Memory: 16 GB Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Discrete Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6 Includes 5 phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation TGP: 50W, Dynamic Boost: 15W, Max Power: 65W, Speed: 1177.5 → 1455 MHz. NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6 Includes 5 phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation TGP: 50W, Dynamic Boost: 15W, Max Power: 65W, Speed: 1140 → 1410 MHz. NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6 Includes 7 phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation TGP: 60W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 85W, Speed: 817 → 1282 MHz.
Storage	256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen SSD slot.

Connectivity	Alienware X14 R1
Wi-Fi	Rivet Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i 2x2 MIMO Triple Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6GHz Up to 2974 Mbps WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Intel AX211 2x2 MIMO Triple Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6GHz Up to 2400 Mbps WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2

Battery	Alienware X14 R1
Size	80 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology.
Power Supply	130W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter.

Software	Alienware X14 R1
OS	Windows 11 Home Pro
Built-in Apps	Alienware Command Center Dashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking Five Tailored Power States full speed performance balanced quiet battery saver Game Library to manage titles from multiple services FX supports full RBG values up to 16.8 million colors Power Management adjusts power plans with a game Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles Sound Center dials in the perfect sound by managing sound profiles, audio effects, and Audio Recon

Camera & Audio	Alienware X14 R1
Camera	Front-facing camera. Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera. Windows Hello IR support.
Audio	Speakers: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Microphone: Dual-array microphones

Misc	Alienware X14 R1
Sensors	Windows Hello IR Camera
Security	Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics
Warranty	1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis