Product comparison · 2 laptops

Alienware m18 R1 vs Alienware x14 R2

104specifications compared
30differ
74identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- m18 R1:Black
- x14 R2:Silver
Display diagonal
- m18 R1:45.7 cm (18")
- x14 R2:35.6 cm (14")
Pixel density
- m18 R1:168 ppi
- x14 R2:215 ppi
Processor family
- m18 R1:Intel® Core™ i7
- x14 R2:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- m18 R1:13th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- x14 R2:13th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- m18 R1:i7-13700HX
- x14 R2:i5-13420H
Processor cores
- m18 R1:16
- x14 R2:8
Processor boost frequency
- m18 R1:5 GHz
- x14 R2:4.6 GHz

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Comparison of m18 R1, x14 R2
142 specifications	A Alienware m18 R1 View product	B Alienware x14 R2 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Colour nameKnown for one	Dark Metallic Moon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Introduction yearKnown for one	2023	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	45.7 cm (18")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Quad HD+	Quad HD+
Panel type	WVA	WVA
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Anti-glare screen	Yes	Yes
Display brightness	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers	168 ppi	215 ppi
Colour gamut	100%	100%
RGB colour space	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rate	165 Hz	165 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	13th gen Intel® Core™ i7	13th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-13700HX	i5-13420H
Processor coresDiffers	16	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5 GHz	4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one	5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	12 MB
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	45 W	35 W
Performance-core boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR5-SDRAM	LPDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	512 GB	512 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDHC, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC3254	Realtek ALC3281
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphones	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2.07 MP	2.07 MP
Front camera HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed	30 fps	30 fps
Infrared (IR) camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connection	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type	2x2	2x2
WLAN controller manufacturerDiffers	Killer	Intel
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	2	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Yes
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Power adapter barrel connectorKnown for one	7.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Yes	Yes
PowerShare	Yes	Yes
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel HM770	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for one	RGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for one	Per-key RGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	97 Wh	80.5 Wh
Battery voltage	11.4 V	11.4 V
Battery recharge time	3 h	3 h
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Battery weightDiffers	430 g	320 g
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	330 W	130 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.4 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB charging voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5,20 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	0 - 95%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockDiffers	140 G	110 G
Operating vibration	0.66 G	0.66 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 G
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.23 kg	1.91 kg
WidthDiffers	410.3 mm	321.1 mm
DepthDiffers	319.9 mm	260.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.41 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.51 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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