Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen $1,397	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Alienware	ASUS
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-AS94Q (2022)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 3070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-4800MHz
16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core i9-12900H
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core i9 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	14 Cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	20 Threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	Up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	15.6 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare
Aspect Ratio
	16:9
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 2.0
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, ROG Boost, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
TGP
	150W (125W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy ≈ 11400
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes, with Macro Keys
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal + Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes, via Armoury Crate
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈15500 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charging (50% in 30 mins)
Power Adapter
240W	280W AC 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, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (1 supports DisplayPort), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.9mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Glass Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	4-Speaker System with Smart Amp
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	No built-in webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Not applicable
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum & Plastic
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, Per-Key and Rear Light Bar
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	35.4 x 25.9 x 2.72 cm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsinks
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameFirst VI
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Yes, 280W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2022.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen?

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

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better RAM (16GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-4800MHz)
Offers better CPU (Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core i9-12900H)
Offers better Resolution (2560 x 1600 (QHD+) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD))
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti)

Advantages of Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen:

Offers better Weight (2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

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