Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050 Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050 $1,699	ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
Overview
Brand
Alienware	ASUS
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	TUF A16 Gaming Laptop
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 512GB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	16" WUXGA IPS 144Hz, 1920 x 1200, Anti-glare, 16:10 aspect ratio, G-Sync
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	4.85 pounds
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	6.0
Threads
24 Threads	12.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	4.7 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	16MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	1920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
165Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (typical)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	72% NTSC (approximate sRGB ~100%)
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	G-Sync, Anti-glare coating
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	6GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Dedicated GPU, Optimized for gaming
TGP
	105W (Maximum Power Limit)
Benchmark Scores
	194 AI TOPs (approximate performance metric)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available via M.2 slot, not included
RAID Support
No	Supported via BIOS/OS configuration
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Backlit RGB keyboard with 1-zone lighting
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes, via ASUS Armoury Crate
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Pre-installed ASUS Gaming Center, G-Sync support
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Dual fans with anti-dust technology
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes, via ASUS Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	GPU: 194 AI TOPs; CPU: PassMark ~25000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W	180W AC adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB 4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x RJ45 LAN port
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	1-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720P HD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Polycarbonate and aluminum chassis
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, keyboard only
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	13.94" x 9.88" x 0.88" - 1.06"
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, dual fans with anti-dust technology
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 pre-installed
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	ASUS TUF A16 Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	180W AC adapter
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	October 16, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or ASUS TUF Gaming A16 with RTX 4050?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050)

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