HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Dell Alienware x14 Comparison

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HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Dell Alienware x14 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14, two laptops from HP and Dell. HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a was introduced to market in January 2025 and Dell Alienware x14 was launched in January 2022. As you can see, Alienware x14 is 3 years older than ZBook Ultra 14 G1a. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Dell Alienware x14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380
GPU: Radeon 8040S
16GB Ram
312.2 x 215.5 x 18.5 mm (12.29 x 8.48 x 0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Dell Alienware x14 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
321.5 x 262.7 x 14.5 mm (12.66 x 10.34 x 0.57 inches)
Weight: 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a over Dell Alienware x14

Weight	1.50 kg vs 1.79 kg	0.29 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~84.5% vs ~64%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.3 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.5 mm thinner bezels
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	11.5 TFLOPS vs 6.14 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Bottom	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2592 x 1944 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2

Reasons to choose Dell Alienware x14 over HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Refresh Rate	144 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Common Strengths of Dell Alienware x14 and HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
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 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Alienware x14 and HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Dell Alienware x14: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and the Dell Alienware x14.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)
Surface Area	673 cm2 (104.2 inches2)	845 cm2 (130.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.5%	~64%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	White

Comparison of the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and the Dell Alienware x14 External Dimensions

Weight

ZBook Ultra 14 G1a weighs 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), whereas the Alienware x14 weighs 1.79 kg (3.95 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a 1.50 kg

Dell Alienware x14 1.79 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a 18.50 mm

Dell Alienware x14 14.50 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Alienware x14 is 0.13 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Dell Alienware x14: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	3.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	12
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon 8040S	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 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 HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Dell Alienware x14.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core i5 12500H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
Boost CLock Frequency	2800 MHz	1343 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45-120 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.5 TFLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	1024	2048
TMUs	64	64
ROPs	32	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. HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a has a FLOPS value of 11.5 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Alienware x14 ' has a FLOPS value of 6.14 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Alienware x14 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	5200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and the Alienware x14, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 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.

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a

Dell Alienware x14

Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B

✔Run smoothly.

Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B

✔Good performance.

✖Not supported.

Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B

✖Not supported.

Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B

✖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.

In addition to RAM capacity, the type of RAM can significantly impact performance, with newer RAM types often offering higher speeds compared to others. Therefore, selecting RAM types with the latest DDR number can be a suitable choice based on your requirements.

BATTERY

BATTERY	74.5 Wh	80.5 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left, Right	Bottom
Charge Power	140 W	130 W

On the other hand, the Alienware x14 features a higher battery capacity of 81 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a's 75 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a 75 Wh

Dell Alienware x14 81 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Alienware x14's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	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.

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Dell Alienware x14: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Dell Alienware x14 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. Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the ZBook Ultra 14 G1a is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Alienware x14's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 feature the same pixel density with 157 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a 157 ppi

Dell Alienware x14 157 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Alienware x14 offers a higher refresh rate of 144 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 offer the same maximum brightness of 400 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a 400 nits

Dell Alienware x14 400 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

HP ZBook Ultra 14 G1a vs Dell Alienware x14 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ZBook Ultra 14 G1a features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Alienware x14 (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 ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 have USB Type-C ports. ZBook Ultra 14 G1a has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Alienware x14 has 3x 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 ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 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 x14 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ZBook Ultra 14 G1a does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ZBook Ultra 14 G1a and Alienware x14 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)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	3x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No