Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) $1,749	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
Alienware	Lenovo
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	Legion Pro 5i (2024)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 4060 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
16GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, Anti-Glare
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.46 kg or 5.43 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Onyx Grey
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	55W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	350 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate
TGP
	140W (115W base + 25W Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 10400
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Additional M.2 slot available
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Functionality
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes, 4-Zone RGB via Lenovo Vantage
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Legion ColdFront 5.0 with dual fans and hybrid heat pipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈12000 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	80Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 5.5 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
240W	300W Slim Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.2
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	1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	4-Zone RGB Backlit
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	2 x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic Audio
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD with E-Privacy Shutter
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Polycarbonate
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Onyx Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, Legion Spectrum RGB
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	35.6 x 26.0 x 2.6 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, with Legion ColdFront 5.0
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+, Nahimic Audio Software
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Yes, 300W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	Cefesfy Accessories Bundle
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2024.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)?

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

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060)

Advantages of Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060):

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i7-14700HX)

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