Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) vs. Alienware x14

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and Alienware x14. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

innovative sliding keyboard

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

quite heavy

short battery life

expensive

loud under load

Alienware x14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Alienware x14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high-quality display

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

high price point

limited port selection

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) and Alienware x14
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) vs. Alienware x14 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 43 cm x 29.9 cm x 4.17 cm 32.15 cm x 26.277 cm x 1.45 cm
Weight 4.9 kg 1.79 kg
Colour Abyssal black Lunar light
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 157
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, NVIDIA Self Refresh (NVSR), 9 ms response rate, 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, 7 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, Dolby Vision, 0.1725 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA PhysX, GameStream technology, NVIDIA Battery Boost technology, NVIDIA Ansel NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features Super high dynamic range imaging (SHDR) IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 1080p 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Five speakers, subwoofer, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281-CG
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MaxxAudio, MaxxVolume, Acer TrueHarmony technology, MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, Waves Nx -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer E3000 -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 130 Watt, 5 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Programmable buttons, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, removable wrist rest, moisture-resistant, per-key RGB, MagForce WASD keys Multi-gesture touch pad, N-key rollover, precision glass touchpad, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Alienware Command Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 700 (PH717-71) Alienware x14
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant Alienware Battery Defender technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 714G -
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