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Alienware m18 R1 vs Alienware x16 R1

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 81identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • m18 R1:Black
    • x16 R1:Silver
  • Colour name
    • m18 R1:Dark Metallic Moon
    • x16 R1:Lunar Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • m18 R1:45.7 cm (18")
    • x16 R1:40.6 cm (16")
  • Pixel density
    • m18 R1:168 ppi
    • x16 R1:188.7 ppi
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • m18 R1:165 Hz
    • x16 R1:240 Hz
  • Processor family
    • m18 R1:Intel® Core™ i7
    • x16 R1:Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor generation
    • m18 R1:13th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • x16 R1:13th gen Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor model
    • m18 R1:i7-13700HX
    • x16 R1:i9-13900HK

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Comparison of m18 R1, x16 R1
145 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Colour nameDiffersDark Metallic MoonLunar Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningGamingGaming
Introduction year20232023
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers45.7 cm (18")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeQuad HD+Quad HD+
Panel typeWVAWVA
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Display brightness300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers168 ppi188.7 ppi
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Maximum refresh rateDiffers165 Hz240 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.134 x 0.134 mm
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i9
Processor generationDiffers13th gen Intel® Core™ i713th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor modelDiffersi7-13700HXi9-13900HK
Processor coresDiffers1614
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core boost frequencyKnown for one3.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB24 MB
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI4Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers45 W35 W
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR5-SDRAMLPDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers4800 MHz6000 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Audio2 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3254Realtek ALC3281
Number of built-in speakersDiffers26
Speaker power2 W2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphones22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)2.07 MP2.07 MP
Front camera HD typeFull HDFull HD
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps30 fps
Infrared (IR) cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type2x22x2
WLAN controller manufacturerKillerKiller
WLAN controller modelKiller Wi-Fi 6E AX1675Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Power adapter barrel connector7.4 mm7.4 mm
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
PowerShareYesYes
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM770Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlit colourRGBRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for onePer-key RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers97 Wh90 Wh
Battery voltage11.4 V11.4 V
Battery recharge time3 h3 h
Fast chargingYesYes
Battery weightDiffers430 g790 g
Poweridentical
AC adapter power330 W330 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current4.4 A4.4 A
AC adapter output voltage19.5 V19.5 V
DC-in jackYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB charging voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
USB charging currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 A
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 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)Differs5 - 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 shockDiffers140 G110 G
Operating vibration0.66 G0.66 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.23 kg2.72 kg
WidthDiffers410.3 mm364.8 mm
DepthDiffers319.9 mm290 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.41 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.51 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC

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