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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is typically more affordable and offers a larger screen for productivity, making it suitable for general use and multitasking. The Dell Alienware x14 R1 is designed for gaming and high-performance tasks with better graphics and a higher processing power, but it comes at a higher price and usually has a shorter battery life. If portability and gaming or engineering work are important, the Alienware is the better choice, although it's heavier and may not be as comfortable to carry around as the thinner and lighter Vivobook. Consider the Vivobook if you prefer a balance of price and performance for everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Dell Alienware x14 R1
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Alienware x14 R1 offer crisp visuals and bright displays that make reading and browsing a comfortable experience. For engineering and design tasks, professionals would appreciate their wide color gamuts, ensuring accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, due to their limited refresh rates, neither of these laptops is ideal for gaming and 3D applications, as those require higher refresh rates to render smooth motion and fast-paced graphics.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
411.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for general use because it has a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, a high refresh rate IPS screen with good color coverage, and includes a number pad and backlit keyboard feature while maintaining moderate portability and battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.6
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which can offer more recent gaming features but has a lower screen refresh rate at 120Hz, while the Dell Alienware x14 R1 has a slightly older Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU with a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz which may be preferred by gamers for smoother visuals. Both have quality IPS displays, but the newer GPU in the ASUS may better handle 3D tasks and the higher refresh rate in the Dell enhances gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Dell Alienware x14 R1 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and an advanced GPU, along with a high-quality screen suitable for engineering and design tasks. The Dell Alienware x14 R1, while also featuring strong CPU and RAM capabilities, has a high-contrast screen and is more portable due to its smaller size and longer battery life, making it a good fit for similar tasks that require mobility.
Content Creation
7.7
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4
7.7
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Dell Alienware x14 R1 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Cost
$1,200
$1,201
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,201.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Dell Alienware x14 R1 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,201 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 12.7'' x 10.3'' x 0.57'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 4.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 12.66" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.34" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 411 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Alienware X14 series is thinner, but also slower than the competition. With the X series, you get plenty of modern technology: Intel Alder Lake CPUs, GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, Wi-Fi 6E, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. However, the slim design has some drawbacks, just like its larger siblings. The shifted hinge position results in a very deep device with a large footprint compared to the competition."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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