Alienware x14 R2vsAORUS 17H

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Alienware
Alienware x14 R2
x14 R2

Quick Stats

The Alienware x14 R2 impresses with exceptional performance despite its thin and light design.
The Alienware x14 R2 boasts an impressive build quality with premium feel despite its slim design.
The display on Alienware x14 R2 offers vivid and lifelike colors with high color gamut accuracy.
The Alienware x14 R2 features a powerful 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12600H processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics.
AORUS
AORUS 17H
17H

Quick Stats

The AORUS 17H delivers high-end gaming performance with its Intel Core i7-13700H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination.
The AORUS 17H has a decent build quality, but plastic usage is noticeable at its premium price point.
The display's 1080p resolution is underwhelming, lacking crispness due to low pixel density for a laptop of its size and price.
The AORUS 17H features a high-performance Intel Core i7-13700H processor and Nvidia RTX 4080 laptop GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware x14 R2
Winner
#290
AORUS 17H
#293
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware x14 R2
#262
Winner
AORUS 17H
#267
Display
Alienware x14 R2
#172
Winner
AORUS 17H
#479
Performance
Alienware x14 R2
#283
AORUS 17H
#115
Winner
Build
Alienware x14 R2
#412
Winner
AORUS 17H
#446
Features
Alienware x14 R2
#201
Winner
AORUS 17H
#224

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware x14 R2
AORUS AORUS 17H
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-13620H
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 85W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 150W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware x14 R2

Strengths

The laptop provides great performance for heavy tasks such as 3D modeling, Photoshop, and 4K export.
It has a fast processor, with a score of 7,236 in Photoshop, which is impressive considering it only has 16GB of RAM.
The laptop can handle 4K export times of just 2 minutes and 11 seconds, making it one of the best results I've seen on my channel this year.
It has a great performance benchmark section, with scores of 208 for Autodesk 3ds Max, 203 PTC Creo, 301 for Autodesk Maya, and a 102 for solid works.
The laptop is very well optimized, making it a great contender if you're considering a Photoshop laptop, especially someone who wants something thin and on-the-go friendly.
It's available at an affordable price point of around $1,200 - $1,249.

Weaknesses

The battery life is not great, with only 6 hours and 35 minutes of streaming video playback, which is less than I had hoped for.
The laptop has historically known to be not the most power-efficient processors, making it less suitable if you're looking for better battery life.
There's a bit of screen wobble, which might be an issue for some users.
It can struggle with 6K export times, taking around 22 minutes and 18 seconds.
The laptop is not the most power-efficient processor, making it less suitable if you're looking for better battery life.
There's minimal screen bounce, but a bit of screen wobble which might be an issue for some users.

AORUS 17H

Strengths

The combination of Intel's Core i7 13700H and the RTX 4080 laptop GPU is an incredibly well-balanced tandem.
The energy needs to perform at high-end levels are clearly being met, with combined powers of up to 195 watts capable for the cooling system.
Battery life from the 99 watt hour unit is impressive.
Build quality is good with ample sturdiness from the keyboard and trackpad.
The screen has a 360Hz refresh rate, making for smooth gaming and lesser demanding titles.
The AORUS cooling solution is clearly very competent in delivering over 170 watts of combined power.

Weaknesses

Having such high-end power hungry hardware on tap requires Cooling, which makes the laptop thick (3cm) and heavy (2.7kg).
The noise output when running heavy workloads is borderline unpleasant for those around you.
The primary Hardware pairing has downsides, with power consumption being one of them.
The laptop's design targets may not be ideal for everyone, particularly in terms of weight and thickness.
The RAM speed could be improved, especially considering the price point of £2249.
The 1080p resolution on a 17-inch display might feel a bit too slim in terms of pixel density.
Read Full Reviews

Alienware x14 R2

The Alienware x14 R2 is a sleek and powerful laptop that defies expectations with its slim design and impressive performance capabilities. Despite its thin chassis, this 14-inch laptop delivers robust results in demanding tasks such as 3D modeling, video editing, and content creation. With up to 16GB of RAM and an H-series processor, it's surprising to see this laptop keep pace with larger, more expensive models. Can the x14 R2 really deliver on its promise of performance without compromise? I take a closer look at what makes this slim powerhouse tick.

AORUS 17H

The AORUS 17H gaming laptop boasts an impressive pairing of Intel's Core i7-13700H processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU. This powerful combination is designed to deliver exceptional performance in both demanding games and resource-intensive applications. With a maximum combined power output of over 170W, this laptop is built to handle even the most graphically intensive tasks.

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