AORUS 17XvsAlienware x14 R2

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AORUS
AORUS 17X
17X

Quick Stats

The AORUS 17X delivers impressive performance credentials with strong system performance and exceptional graphics capabilities overall.
The AORUS 17X boasts an impressive build with sturdy construction and good rigidity, despite weighing almost three kilograms.
The AORUS 17X's display boasts excellent color gamut coverage despite low brightness and slight backlight bleed issues.
The AORUS 17X features Intel's Core i9-13900HX CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 4090 GPU for enhanced performance.
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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
AORUS 17X
#292
Alienware x14 R2
Winner
#290
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 17X
#266
Alienware x14 R2
#262
Winner
Display
AORUS 17X
#478
Alienware x14 R2
#172
Winner
Performance
AORUS 17X
#114
Winner
Alienware x14 R2
#283
Build
AORUS 17X
#445
Alienware x14 R2
#412
Winner
Features
AORUS 17X
#223
Alienware x14 R2
#201
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 17X
Alienware Alienware x14 R2
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
Intel Core i7-13620H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Laptop, 130W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 85W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

AORUS 17X

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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.
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AORUS 17X

The AORUS 17X is a powerhouse notebook that seamlessly blends performance, portability, and affordability. Equipped with Intel's I9-13900HX CPU and NVIDIA's RTX 4090 mobile GPU, this device delivers exceptional gaming capabilities and handles demanding tasks with ease. Its 16:9 QHD display offers a silky-smooth 240Hz refresh rate, while the aluminum chassis provides rigidity and sturdiness. With up to 175 watts of juice, this laptop is designed for gamers and content creators who crave high-performance computing on-the-go.

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.

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