Dell Alienware x17 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 Comparison

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Dell Alienware x17 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600, two laptops from Dell and ASUS. Dell Alienware x17 R2 was introduced to market in January 2022 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 was launched in September 2021. There is only 4 months difference between Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell Alienware x17 R2 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell Alienware x17 R2 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
17.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
399.2 x 299.5 x 12.9-17.1 mm (15.72 x 11.79 x 0.51-0.67 inches)
Weight: 3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11300H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
360.5 x 259 x 18.9 mm (14.19 x 10.2 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell Alienware x17 R2 over ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600

Display Size	17.3 inches vs 16 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS vs 5.8 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1.4 mm

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 over Dell Alienware x17 R2

Weight	1.95 kg vs 3.02 kg	1.07 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.5% vs ~69%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7.9 mm vs 8.1 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	45.3 dB vs 52.5 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 800:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	283 ppi vs 127 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	550 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 3 ms	Faster Response screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	13.0 x 8.5 cm vs 11.2 x 6.6 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 and Dell Alienware x17 R2

Launch Dates	January 2022 vs September 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 and Dell Alienware x17 R2

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Dell Alienware x17 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell Alienware x17 R2 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600.

Physical Specs
Weight	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Surface Area	1196 cm2 (185.3 inches2)	934 cm2 (144.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~69%	~79.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~8.1 mm	~7.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.17 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.374 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	White	Black, Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Dell Alienware x17 R2 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 External Dimensions

Weight

Alienware x17 R2 weighs 3.02 kg (6.66 lbs), whereas the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 weighs 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Dell Alienware x17 R2 3.02 kg

Avg: larger than 17.0" 2.74 kg

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 1.95 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

Dell Alienware x17 R2 12.90 mm

Avg: larger than 17.0" 24.26 mm

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 18.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell Alienware x17 R2 is 0.17 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell Alienware x17 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900HK	Intel Core i5 11300H Intel Core i7 11370H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	2.6-3.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	14	4
Number of Threads	20	8
L3 Cache	24 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1750	1416
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	12242	4620
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1800	1399
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	16309	5381

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell Alienware x17 R2 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11300H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
Base Clock Frequency	900 MHz	1065 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1425 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	80 W	45 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	3840	2048
TMUs	120	64
ROPs	48	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell Alienware x17 R2 has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	64 GB
Total Slots	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Alienware x17 R2 and the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell Alienware x17 R2	ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7600)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	87 Wh	96 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	240 / 330 W	120 W
Full Charging Time	1:40 hr
AC Adapter Weight	1003 gramm	460 gramm

On the other hand, the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 features a higher battery capacity of 96 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Alienware x17 R2's 87 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Dell Alienware x17 R2 87 Wh

Avg: larger than 17.0" 76.88 Wh

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 96 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the Alienware x17 R2 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell Alienware x17 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell Alienware x17 R2 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Alienware x17 R2 has a display size of 17.3".On the other hand, Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 has a smaller 16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Alienware x17 R2 is 825cm² / 128inch² whereas the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 features a higher pixel density with 283 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Dell Alienware x17 R2 127 PPI

Avg: larger than 17.0" 141 PPI

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 283 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Alienware x17 R2 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 offers a higher maximum brightness of 550 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Dell Alienware x17 R2 300 nits

Avg: larger than 17.0" 368 nits

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 550 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Dell Alienware x17 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Alienware x17 R2 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 have USB-A ports. Alienware x17 R2 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 have USB Type-C ports. Alienware x17 R2 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 feature an HDMI port. Alienware x17 R2 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Alienware x17 R2 and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED N7600 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	1x v1.4	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes