Alienware x17 R1vsDell Latitude 14 7420

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Alienware
Alienware x17 R1
x17 R1

Quick Stats

The Alienware x17 R1 delivers impressive performance comparable to desktop PCs with smooth gaming capabilities.
The Alienware X17 R1 boasts an impressive build quality that justifies its premium price tag overall.
The Alienware X17 R1's display is top-notch, offering great color accuracy and vibrant visuals with wide viewing angles perfectly.
The Alienware X17 R1's powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU is its most notable feature.
Dell
Dell Latitude 14 7420
Latitude 14 7420

Quick Stats

The Dell Latitude 14 7420 delivers impressive performance with Intel's Tiger-Lake CPUs, ideal for demanding consumers.
The Dell Latitude 1474-20's solid build quality makes it a great option for a premium business laptop experience overall.
The Dell Latitude 1474-20 boasts an impressive display with excellent viewing angles and maximum brightness of 435 nits.
The Dell Latitude 14 7420 boasts a feature-packed design with ample power and long-lasting battery performance available.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware x17 R1
Winner
#439
Dell Latitude 14 7420
#444
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware x17 R1
#17
Winner
Dell Latitude 14 7420
#480
Display
Alienware x17 R1
#591
Winner
Dell Latitude 14 7420
#642
Performance
Alienware x17 R1
#286
Winner
Dell Latitude 14 7420
#310
Build
Alienware x17 R1
#432
Dell Latitude 14 7420
#187
Winner
Features
Alienware x17 R1
#212
Winner
Dell Latitude 14 7420
#299

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware x17 R1
Dell Dell Latitude 14 7420
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD + up to 2000GB HDD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-11980HK
Intel Core i7-1355U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware x17 R1

Strengths

The laptop has excellent temperature control, with temperatures staying between 75-80°C during intense gaming sessions.
The performance is exceptional, with a 30 70 GPU providing about 120-130 watts while playing games like Call of Duty Modern Warfare.
The four-fan system within the Alienware laptop is effective and quiet.
The laptop's cooling system is one of the best in its class, with temperatures staying low even during long gaming sessions.
The NVIDIA control panel feature to set graphics settings to max performance improves gameplay smoothness.
The laptop has a powerful 30 70 GPU that provides excellent performance for its size.
The fans are not overly loud and won't distract from the gaming experience.
The Alienware laptop is a great option for gamers who want a powerful machine without breaking the bank.

Weaknesses

The laptop's cooling system can be noisy, but it's not annoyingly so.
The game Call of Duty Modern Warfare took ages to install on this laptop, and it's a huge game.
The camera placement in front of the user during gameplay makes it difficult to watch them play.
The laptop's performance is limited by its power consumption, which can be a drawback for some users.
The laptop has a relatively high temperature maximum (83°C) during gaming sessions.
The laptop's cooling system can sometimes get loud when under heavy load.
The laptop's power consumption is higher than expected, with about 120-130 watts being used while playing games.
The laptop's performance doesn't improve much beyond its standard settings, leaving some room for improvement.

Dell Latitude 14 7420

Strengths

The Dell Latitude 1474-20 is a powerful device with plenty of power under the hood thanks to the Tiger-Lake CPUs from Intel.
It has an arsenal of features that will surprise even the most demanding consumers, making it one of the best devices the brand has ever made.
The laptop comes in two variations: aluminum and carbon fiber exterior. The carbon fiber option is 100 grams lighter and a millimeter thicker.
The keyboard is quite comfortable to type on with moderate key travel and clicky yet quiet feedback, while the touchpad offers smooth gliding and accurate tracking.
The battery life is impressive, lasting for 16 hours and 40 minutes of web browsing and 13 hours and 9 minutes of video playback.
The laptop has a whole armory of features, including sensors for face recognition and proximity sensing, which puts privacy on a pedestal.
The display options are excellent, with either a full HD or a 4K IPS display available, both sharing a 14-inch diagonal. Our unit had the full HD panel, which had excellent viewing angles and a high maximum brightness of 435 nits.

Weaknesses

One of the most durable materials in the world, carbon fiber, has some flecks in the base and the lid.
The upgrade ability suffers due to the entirety of either 8/16/32 gigabytes of RAM being soldered onto the motherboard.
Only the storage is upgradable with a single M.2 PCI e4 drive available, which can be upgraded by the user.
There are no ports on the back of the laptop, with all I/O placed across the right and left sides.
The laptop has some blemishes despite being made from carbon fiber, which might not appeal to everyone.
Unfortunately, the upgrade process for RAM is limited due to its soldered nature.
The display's color accuracy can be improved with Dell's design and gaming profile, although it still performs well in factory settings.
Read Full Reviews

Alienware x17 R1

The Alienware x17 R1 is a powerhouse gaming laptop that boasts impressive specs and features. With its 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, and up to 64GB of RAM, this laptop delivers smooth performance in even the most demanding games. In this review, we'll take an in-depth look at the x17 R1's temperature performance, cooling system, and overall gaming experience. We'll also explore its portability, display quality, and value for money.

Dell Latitude 14 7420

The premium business laptop niche demands a secure, stable, and feature-packed device that never lets users down. The Dell Latitude 1474-20 answers this call, showcasing one of the best devices the brand has ever made. Equipped with Intel's Tiger-Lake CPUs and an array of features, this laptop is designed to meet the needs of even the most demanding consumers. With two build material options, a range of display choices, and impressive performance capabilities, the Latitude 1474-20 is poised to impress.

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