Alienware m18 R1vsAsus ProArt PX13

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Alienware
Alienware m18 R1
m18 R1

Quick Stats

The Alienware M18 R1 delivers impressive performance, making it ideal for demanding tasks like gaming and content creation seamlessly.
The Alienware M18's strongest aspect is its premium build quality, providing a luxurious and robust user experience overall always.
The main drawback of the Alienware M18 R1 is its limited display resolution options available.
The Alienware M18 R1 features advanced cooling, four fans, and a vapor chamber for efficient heat management.
Asus
ASUS ProArt PX13
ProArt PX13

Quick Stats

The ASUS ProArt PX13 delivers exceptional performance, rivaling larger laptops with smooth results and efficient cooling system.
The ASUS ProArt PX13 features a solid, compact, and well-made premium chassis with sturdy construction overall.
The ASUS ProArt PX13's impressive 3K OLED display offers vibrant and accurate visuals with excellent contrast ratio.
The Asus ProArt PX13 offers a powerful combination of features for creators, including OLED display and GPU capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware m18 R1
Winner
#49
Asus ProArt PX13
#50
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware m18 R1
#18
Winner
Asus ProArt PX13
#742
Display
Alienware m18 R1
#181
Asus ProArt PX13
#18
Winner
Performance
Alienware m18 R1
#13
Winner
Asus ProArt PX13
#185
Build
Alienware m18 R1
#436
Asus ProArt PX13
#145
Winner
Features
Alienware m18 R1
#215
Winner
Asus ProArt PX13
#232

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware m18 R1
Asus ASUS ProArt PX13
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13980HX
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 75W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware m18 R1

Strengths

The Alienware M18 is a good first go for an 18-inch laptop from Dell Alienware
The looks are well, it's up to you but I think alien Wees look pretty cool
It has nice build quality on it and keyboard is to die for
You can get it with DDR 5 4800 MHz Ram or faster Ram too as an option that's available
It's a good performer and if you're into alien Wares and you want something big, it don't get bigger than this

Weaknesses

The CPU temperature is running so high for such a big chassis with so much fancy cooling going on
The displays are decent but I would like to see some more shock in all of the contrast maybe mini LED when you're getting into the upper tier W Dell offers
It's not exactly expected huge battery life here, Intel 13 gen probably the same will be true for Intel 14th gen
Dell claims about 5 and 1 half hours of streaming video time which seems perhaps optimistic
The speakers are just okay, some base not a lot, a reasonable volume enough to drown out the fans

Asus ProArt PX13

Strengths

A culmination of years of managing to miniaturize and make processors more efficient, you can get this much horsepower in a convertible 13in laptop.
The pen support is great for creative types who need to do selections, outlines, rough sketching, all that sort of thing, and note taking.
A very tactile keyboard, it's white backlit, not gaming perky RGB or something like that but tactile nice to type on.
Ports are not constrained in the least bit despite the small size, you've got HDMI 2.1 frl, a usba port, two USBC 4.0 40 gbit per second ports, and a Micro SD card slot.
Stereo drivers surrounding Harmon Card certified, pretty good sound given the size of the laptop actually
The SSD is a Western Digital SN 740 SSD, it's socketed Wi-Fi card is Wi-Fi 7 here with Bluetooth on board, and Ram like I said is soldered on board so you won't be upgrading them.
The price is not that bad, it's $1700 for the 4050 model, and $2000 for the 4060 model with 2 terabytes instead of the 4050 and one terabyte.

Weaknesses

Battery life is a concern, averaging about 8 hours for light use like web browsing and stuff like that, which is not as good as the latest surface laptop running a Snapdragon processor.
The trackpad is in haptic, but it's a shame given the tier that this is in, it works though it's fine
Given the x86 architecture, it may not beat the M3 or the Snapdragon platform in 2024 when it comes to battery life
Removing the bottom cover could be even worse than it is, with only a few Torx T6 screws holding it together.
The charging connector on this is a small rectangular one that uses 200 watts, which is beyond the remit of USBC if you want to run this thing at full power
It's not the skinniest laptop out there, but it's not so different from a 13-in MacBook Pro when it comes to that either
Averaging about 8 hours for light use like web browsing and stuff like that with the brightness set to 200 nits is passable but not exactly impressive
Read Full Reviews

Alienware m18 R1

The Alienware M18 R1 is a behemoth of a laptop, boasting an 18-inch display and packing some serious specs under the hood. With Intel's 13th Gen Core i9 processor and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, this machine is designed to deliver top-notch gaming performance. But does its size and cooling system justify the hefty price tag? In this review, we'll dive into the M18 R1's strengths and weaknesses to help you decide if it's worth considering for your next gaming or creative project.

Asus ProArt PX13

The Asus ProArt PX13 is a groundbreaking 13-inch convertible laptop that packs an impressive punch despite its compact size. With a powerful processor, dedicated graphics, and a stunning 3K OLED display, this device is tailor-made for creatives who demand top-notch performance in a portable package. But does it sacrifice too much battery life to deliver such a potent combination? We'll dive into the details of this remarkable machine, exploring its features, design, and value proposition to see if it's truly the ultimate creative laptop.

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