Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
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| Overview | ||
| Brand | ||
| Alienware | ASUS | |
| Model | ||
| M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024 | TUF A18 5070 | |
| Graphics | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | |
| RTX 4070 Laptops | RTX 5070 Laptops | ||
| RAM | ||
| 16GB DDR5-5600MHz | 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM | |
| 16GB Laptops | 8GB Laptops | ||
| Storage | ||
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | |
| 1TB Laptops | ||
| Display | ||
| 18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms | 18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio | |
| Operating System | ||
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | |
| Weight | ||
| 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs | Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs) | |
| Color | ||
| Dark Metallic Moon | Jaeger Gray | |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | ||
| Intel Core i7-14700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
| Intel Core i7 Laptops | AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops | ||
| Cores | ||
| 16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores) | 8.0 | |
| Threads | ||
| 24 Threads | 16.0 | |
| 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 | 18 Inches | |
| Resolution | ||
| 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 2560 x 1600 pixels | |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| 165Hz | 240Hz | |
| Response Time | ||
| 3ms | 3ms (GTG) | |
| Panel Type | ||
| IPS | IPS | |
| Color Gamut | ||
| 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB | |
| Brightness | ||
| Up to 400 nits | 400 nits | |
| Additional Features | ||
| Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync | Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles | |
| Aspect Ratio | ||
| 16:10 | ||
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | ||
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | |
| VRAM | ||
| 8GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR7 | |
| Ray Tracing | ||
| Yes | Supported | |
| DLSS Support | ||
| Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3 | Supported | |
| Additional Features | ||
| MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology | |
| TGP | ||
| Maximum 140W (configurable) | ||
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000 | ||
| Memory | ||
| RAM Type | ||
| DDR5 | DDR4 SO-DIMM | |
| RAM Speed | ||
| 5600MHz | 4800 MHz | |
| Expandable Memory | ||
| Yes, up to 64GB | Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots | |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage | ||
| 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | |
| Secondary Storage Options | ||
| Not specified | Not available | |
| RAID Support | ||
| No | Not supported | |
| Gaming Features | ||
| Dedicated Gaming Keys | ||
| Yes, with Macro Functionality | Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys | |
| RGB Customization | ||
| Yes, via AlienFX Lighting | Yes, per-key RGB lighting | |
| Game Optimization | ||
| AI-powered performance tuning | Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning | |
| Performance | ||
| Cooling Technology | ||
| Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber | Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans | |
| Overclocking Support | ||
| Yes, via Alienware Command Center | Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate | |
| Performance Modes | ||
| Balanced, Performance, Full Speed | Silent, Performance, Turbo modes | |
| Benchmark Scores | ||
| Not specified | See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score | |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ||
| 90Wh | 76 Wh | |
| 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 6E (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | ||
| 5.3 | Bluetooth 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 USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | |
| Keyboard & Touchpad | ||
| Keyboard Type | ||
| Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet | RGB backlit membrane keyboard with gaming keys | |
| 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 DTS:X Ultra support | |
| Audio Enhancements | ||
| Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression | |
| Dedicated Audio Jack | ||
| Yes, 3.5mm combo jack | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Webcam | ||
| 1080p FHD | 720p HD webcam | |
| Privacy Shutter | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Build & Design | ||
| Material | ||
| Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy | Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis | |
| Color Options | ||
| Dark Metallic Moon | Jaeger Gray | |
| RGB Lighting | ||
| Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting | Yes, keyboard backlit | |
| Dimensions | ||
| 41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm | Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm | |
| Special Features | ||
| Virtual Reality Ready | ||
| Yes | Supported | |
| Advanced Cooling | ||
| Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™ | Yes, vapor chamber cooling system | |
| Software | ||
| Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization | Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Laptop | ||
| Yes | ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop | |
| Power Adapter | ||
| Yes, 240W | 180W AC adapter | |
| User Manual | ||
| Yes | Included | |
| Warranty Card | ||
| Yes | Included | |
| Additional Accessories | ||
| None | Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler | |
| Launch Date | ||
| Release Date | ||
| 2024.0 | September 2025 | |
| Status | ||
| Available | Available | |
Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260)?
Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:
Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:
- Offers better CPU (Intel Core i7-14700HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS)
Advantages of ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260):
- Offers better Weight (Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs) vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)
- Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
- Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)
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