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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 76.8 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-4800) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | — |
| Neural Engine | None (no dedicated NPU) | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13700HX (Raptor Lake-HX, 55 W) CPU: 16-core / 24-thread, up to 5.0 GHz; Core i9-13900HX or AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX options (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB up to RTX 4090 16 GB (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel: Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz), Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), Ryzen AI 5 330 (4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); Qualcomm: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 9 465 (UX3480GA) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | February 2023 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Discontinued (2024) | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3 color | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz or 240 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels (total screen pixel count) | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display; QHD+ 165 Hz or QHD+ 240 Hz options (gaming panel) | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental | — | REACH, RoHS |
| Launch Price | — | €1,199 (UX3480KA (AMD), starting) — Europe; €1,499 (UX3480KA (AMD), higher config) — Europe; £1,399 (UX3480KA (AMD)) — UK; AED 5,299 (UX3480KA (AMD), 24GB RAM) — UAE |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,699.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | — | UX3480AA (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), UX3480KA (AMD Ryzen AI 300), UX3480GA (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465), UX3480QA (Snapdragon X) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,379,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,906,400 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core i7-13700HX (16-core, up to 5.0 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB; Core i9-13900HX or AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX with RTX 4050 up to RTX 4090 options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / AMD Ryzen AI 300 / AMD Ryzen AI 400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X; Graphics: Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Manufacturer | Dell | ASUS |
| Model | Dell Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Dark Metallic Moon (official factory color options) | Intel/Snapdragon: Zabriskie Beige, Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue; AMD: Zabriskie Beige, Rose Pink, Arctic Blue |
| Dimensions | — | 311.2 x 215.8 x 13.9-16.9 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy and aluminum 'Legend' chassis (premium gaming chassis for durability) | Ceraluminum finish, MIL-STD 810H |
| Weight | 3.3 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) (higher multitasking capability) | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB, dual-drive options (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, microSD card reader, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675), Bluetooth 5.3. | Intel: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; AMD: 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; Snapdragon: 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 (Intel/AMD), 5.3 (Snapdragon) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 86 Wh battery; Dell does not publish a single figure — typical mixed use around 4–6 hours (manufacturer endurance figure) | AMD: up to 19 hours web browsing at 150 nits |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | 70 Wh (4-cell) or 50 Wh (3-cell); Snapdragon: 50 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W or 330 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | 68W USB-C adapter |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos (enhanced audio output for media) | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello (sharper video calls) | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R1 (2023) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision touchpad |