Alienware Area vs. Alienware x14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Alienware Area and Alienware x14. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware Area vs. Alienware x14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware Area Alienware x14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm 32.15 cm x 26.277 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 4.7 kg 1.79 kg
Colour Lunar light with high endurance clear coat Lunar light
DISPLAY Alienware Area Alienware x14
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 127 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Tobii IR Eye-tracking, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 9 ms response rate Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, Dolby Vision, 0.1725 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Alienware Area Alienware x14
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 18 MB
Chipset Intel Z490 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Alienware Area Alienware x14
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Alienware Area Alienware x14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware Area Alienware x14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features 74.9 degrees IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3282-CG Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware Area Alienware x14
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware Area Alienware x14
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 80 Wh
AC ADAPTER Alienware Area Alienware x14
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19.5 V 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT Alienware Area Alienware x14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, N-key rollover, precision glass touchpad, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware Area Alienware x14
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone/headphone retaskable port
Graphics Amplifier Port
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Alienware Area Alienware x14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Alienware Command Center
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware Area Alienware x14
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Alienware Battery Defender technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Model Number 51m R2 -
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