In depth comparison and review of Alienware Area and Alienware x16 R1. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.26 cm x 31.914 cm x 4.4 cm | 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 2.72 kg |
| Colour | Lunar light with high endurance clear coat | Lunar silver |
| DISPLAY | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 16" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 127 | 188.7 |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
| 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, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, 12 ms response rate (max), 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (without overdrive), 0.134 mm pixel pitch |
| PROCESSOR | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 16 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache | - |
| MEMORY | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| 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 | 6000 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 1 | - |
| STORAGE | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) |
| Resolution | 0.92 Megapixel | 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) |
| Camera Features | 74.9 degrees | IR/RGB camera, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Four speakers, array microphone | Six speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3282-CG | Realtek ALC3281 |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio | High Definition Audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i | M.2 2230 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| BATTERY | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Technology | 6-cell Lithium Ion | 6-cell Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | - |
| Battery Weight | - | 330 g |
| AC ADAPTER | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 19.5 V | 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A |
| INPUT | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | - | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| 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 2.1 USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare) Headphone/microphone combo jack Mini DisplayPort |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
| SOFTWARE | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|---|
| Software Included | - | Alienware Command Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Alienware Area | Alienware x16 R1 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | - | ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost |
| 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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