Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 vs Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 Comparison

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Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 vs Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51, two laptops from Asus and Dell. Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 was introduced to market in March 2025 and Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 was launched in January 2025. There is only 2 months difference between Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Asus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Vivobook 18 M1807	March 2025	18.4"	402.5 x 274.5 x 18.6-19.9 mm	2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S14 M3407	March 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 15.9-17.9 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5405	February 2025	14.0"	315.1 x 226.8 x 18.9-19 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605	February 2025	16.0"	358.4 x 253.9 x 17.5-17.9 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
Asus ROG Flow Z13 2025 GZ302	January 2025	13.4"	300 x 204 x 12.9-14.9 mm	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 14 X1407	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 17.9 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S14 S3407Q	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 15.9-17.9 mm	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S16 S3607	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 250.7 x 15.9-17.9 mm	1.67 kg (3.68 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 and Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 220,AMD Ryzen 7 260,AMD Ryzen AI 5 340,AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GPU: Radeon 740M
8GB,16GB Ram
315.2 x 223.4 x 15.9-17.9 mm (12.41 x 8.8 x 0.63-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX,Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB,GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB,GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB,GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB
16GB,32GB,64GB Ram
365 x 290 x 21.6-28.5 mm (14.37 x 11.42 x 0.85-1.12 inches)
Weight: 3.15 kg (6.95 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 over Dell Alienware 16 Area-51

Weight	1.40 kg vs 3.15 kg	1.75 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~80.7% vs ~70.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.8 mm vs 10.2 mm	3.4 mm thinner bezels
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Faster RAM

Reasons to choose Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 over Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU FLOPS	9.7-16.6 TFLOPS vs 1.4 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 and Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Launch Dates	March 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 and Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 vs Dell Alienware 16 Area-51: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 and the Dell Alienware 16 Area-51.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)	3.15 kg (6.95 lbs)
Surface Area	704 cm2 (109.2 inches2)	1059 cm2 (164.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.7%	~70.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~10.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.20 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.44 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Black, Green

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 and the Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook S14 M3407 weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs), whereas the Alienware 16 Area-51 weighs 3.15 kg (6.95 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

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Alienware 16 Area-51

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Alienware 16 Area-51

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

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 Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 is 0.20 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

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 vs Dell Alienware 16 Area-51: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 220 AMD Ryzen 7 260 AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Base Frequency	3.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6 (2P + 4E)	Arc Graphics (4-
Number of Threads	12	20
L3 Cache	16 MB	30 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 740M	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	3 nm

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 Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 and Dell Alienware 16 Area-51.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX,Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 740M	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24GB
Base Clock Frequency	800 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2800 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.4 TFLOPS	9.7-16.6 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR7
Memory Speed	8 Gbps	~28 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	256	3328
TMUs	16	104
ROPs	8	48

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. Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 has a FLOPS value of 1.4 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 ' has a FLOPS value of 9.7-16.6 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x16 GB
RAM Clock	8000 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x)

The Alienware 16 Area-51 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook S14 M3407's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	Asus Vivobook S14 (M3407)	Dell Alienware 16 Area-51
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

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	70 Wh	96 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	360 W

On the other hand, the Alienware 16 Area-51 features a higher battery capacity of 96 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vivobook S14 M3407's 70 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Alienware 16 Area-51

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
The Alienware 16 Area-51 offers a larger max storage capacity of 6 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Vivobook S14 M3407's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB, 6 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	3
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.

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 vs Dell Alienware 16 Area-51: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 and Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 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. Vivobook S14 M3407 has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, Alienware 16 Area-51 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook S14 M3407 is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Alienware 16 Area-51's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Alienware 16 Area-51 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Alienware 16 Area-51

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
The Alienware 16 Area-51 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Alienware 16 Area-51 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Dell Alienware 16 Area-51

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Asus Vivobook S14 M3407 vs Dell Alienware 16 Area-51 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Alienware 16 Area-51 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook S14 M3407 (v6E).

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 Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 have USB-A ports. Vivobook S14 M3407 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Alienware 16 Area-51 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 feature 2x USB 4.0 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
Alienware 16 Area-51 is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. Vivobook S14 M3407 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Alienware 16 Area-51 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook S14 M3407 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook S14 M3407 and Alienware 16 Area-51 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 5
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes