Alienware X14 Review - The Mini Laptop
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2022
- Alienware X14 Review - This is the thinnest gaming laptop right now and is the most powerful laptop they've ever made with a 14" screen.
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this smol boi can do some SERIOUS work
oi
Hi I love your videos a lot
yeah. 14 inch laptops are great, lightweight, also batteries aren't too small, keyboards are OK
That's what she said 🤣
Tell that to my girlfriend.
I can imagine this laptop would be great for it's second model. They can easily make this a top tier mini laptop with some improvements
i think the biggest thing holding it back is the 130W ac adapter. When usb-C gets that 240W certification, I actually think they could stick a 3080 in the same chassis
@@Dave2D this is exactly what i am hoping for
@@Dave2D you can already pump higher wattage through Type-C (maybe some proprietary stuff needed not covered by USB-IF)
Just like the *300W GaN* charger which powered the *Asus ProArt StudioBook One!!*
@@Dave2D which typing test website did you use there! I'm unable to find it!
Big fan of the usb c charging. Probs to dell for experimenting here. Only wish is if they could put higher TDP gpu’s… or if dell used ryzen 7000 when it releases. 12th gen intel is good but the power draw doesn’t make sense compared to apple or amd for a 14inch
“Mini” and “Alienware” are 2 things that I’d never think would be together
same xD
They used to make 13 Inch laptops though.
right? who ever would have thought Alienware cool the thinnest laptop in the world while running an intel chip
@@Dave2D lol yeah
@@Dave2D Dave tell me the best laptop you ever operated
14 inch laptops are great, lightweight, not too small and overall very usable. also batteries aren't too small, keyboards are OK
agreed. 14 is my fav size right now. Older chips could never be cooled properly in a 14" device but nowadays it's VERY doable.
@@Dave2D yep, the only reason the MacBook air didn't absolutely melt to a crisp, was that it had low specs, (most of the models), for example, a dual core CPU, no dGPU, etc. nowadays even a phone can have amazing specs, and they barely get warm! (well... they throttle, but that's a part of the design).
I've never owned a 14 inch laptop with resolution over 720p but my experience was not good. So I'm just curious if having a better resolution display helps or not(I have a 14 inch Dell Latitude 5490)
@@avanishawade It does and the performance helps a lot as well.
@Jessica🍎 no one asked
I keep hearing that the custom audio driver/software on Dells *is* the root of the audio quality isues and that completely replacing it with a generic version noticeably improves things.
Its true. Disable that shit. Its mainly because of the emulated surround sound. If you turn that off it has a lot of tweaking options so you can make it sound good.
Yeah sounds better without it
in almost every gaming laptop or non gaming laptop, uninstalling companies sound enhancing sound drivers greatly increases sound quality, My MSI gaming laptop also had 5hitty audio driver pre installed for enhancing sound, I uninstalled it and the default windows sound drivers are much more cleaner. My old Dell laptop n5110 had 5hitty audio drivers also, uninstalled it and using generic windows drivers on that aswell. This applies not only to dell but to the most laptops
Kind of like car stereos. Disable unnecessary speakers and your car stereo sounds fantastic… complication is deterioration.
Is it waves audio pro? I actually like waves audio pro but I’ve never heard sound without it. If I turn it off it sounds like shit but re-edit says it’s because you need to completely uninstall
I love how Dave always manages to address and point out concerns that us users would come across on a daily basic, like the headphone jack issue in this device. Not a deal breaker but definitely something to keep in mind as a user.
Your videos seem so comforting for my eyes. Like the colours and the cinematography 🤌
My XPS 17 has that same limitation (130W USB C charging while the laptop can theoretically pull more power), but thankfully it's a productivity beast regardless. As much as it sucks to be power limited like that, I personally LOVE the versatility of USB C, so it's a limitation I'm willing to live with since it's more than powerful enough for my needs. Hopefully they can bump up the USB C spec soon!
The hinge is really cool and the overall aesthetic of Alienware products are always incredible
Good luck with that hinge, as well as their garbage support... lmao. (Previous M11x-R1 owner chiming in.)
@@blinkblink2255 Dell support is pretty fantastic
@@thevagrantgaming if you bought at least 5 of their extended warranty then yeah
I LOVE the hinge forward design.. Then only problem I have with the new ones is the A*S battery life.
I've been watching random videos of yours, not even interested in buying any devices. You're just so passionate and into what you do - I love it! And you have a nice, soft voice haha
Great review, thanks. Nice to see a device so easy to get into for upgrading the storage, or replacing the battery.
Even though you said that the 130 w adapter is limitting it, the benchmarks you showed where it performed very closely(5-10% slower) to the blade 14 with the rtx 3080. This seems like a good choice specially given the fact that the blade 14 isnt miles better with the rtx 3080 anyways
I think it is due to the fact this laptop has a mux switch and that razer blade didn’t, I could be wrong tho. This laptop does seem sick tho
His benchmarks were also at 1080p. I might be wrong but aren't gpu differences more noticeable at higher resolutions? I think if this had a 1440p panel like the others the gaming results would've been much more different.
Well the blade 14 with the 3080 doesn't make much since anyways since it still is limited to the same 100 watts as the 3070 blade
And the blade 14 and g14 are also last years models. So performance should improve this year. As others already said, both will come with a mux switch
@@elisong7484
3060 is a no for 1440p
And 1440p on a 14" screen is stupid
Alienware laptops are built to last. I still have one from 2009. It's old but I just love it
Bruh that shits ancient
@@Zerospawnn but gold
Just love your background. Exposed concrete walls, Profile lighting and an aquarium to add cherry on the top. A designers paradise 😇
Thanks. I picked mine up today and love it.
Dude i'm gonna be honest, the quality in your vids is top tier, straight to the point, very easy to understand and get an overall view of the product. Excelent vid as always.
Wrong on so many levels
@@muhammadmuflih5628 How?
@@dap2906 dapz??/ omg i love ur content
truth.
@@muhammadmuflih5628 explain
Me thinking it actually holds in the palm of the hand 😭
Lmao same I thought it was a new GPD win competitor
You could put an Alienware sticker on a 3ds 😆
Hey Dave,
I was wondering if you could do more videos or "VR ready" Laptops
I'm really curious to see how far the tech has gone and I see no other youtubers really making videos on it
Thank you for always making great content
I could see myself getting that to process my travel photos. I got an Aurora at home as my main gaming rig so it would complement it nicely. On the technical side, that hinge mechanism is beautiful.
me still trying to figure out the studio audio setup. like, how is there no room reverb? just a shotgun mic? hidden lav mic? a shit ton of room acoustic treatment? all of the above? TELL ME YOUR SECRET, DAVE!
haha
its just a regular shotgun, the room isn't treated but i have a blanket thinggy right behind the cam to absorb some sound. i do need to be in that specific area though to be able to keep the reverb down
@@Dave2D not quite as climactic as I was expecting, but interesting nonetheless. Thanks Dave, lol.
Bodes well for XPS 15 etc. Strong performance for CPU, and 8+ hours ain't bad for a machine like this
I think that your studio is the most beautiful in all of techtube, it’s just amazing.
Great videos too, thanks dave
I was hoping for an 11 inch, like the m11x from back in the day. That would be so cool for portable gaming, fits in a tablet sleeve!
i really liked this, well done allienware. its really nice to see innovation. Also, I definitely agree with the USB c power adapter and limiting to a 3060, we don't need more than that in a portable laptop. I LOVE THE BATERY OMG YEEESSSS
I didn't expect Alienware out of all companies to come out with such a competitive product
This is the first time I'm hearing about intel 12th gen having good battery backup
They are also going with this new razer like approach where they limit the power of components to give more longevity unlike the previous Alienware approach of feed it power till it burns
This thing is so un-alienware like and i love it!
Buy it, you'll regret every word you've just wrote.
@@colonelccccc me praising the laptop doesn't mean that i have the money to buy it lmao 😂
@@colonelccccc I've seen you comment twice on this video already shitting on the product, did any of the alienware employees fuck your wife? otherwise I can't explain this angst
@@blvck_mvgic either that or they are an isheep
Agreed. IMHO they're targeting Apple's 14" M1 Max and I'm here for it. I mean... Apple gave the ports... right. Still no USB A. Are you fucking kidding me rofl I love Apple but I'm not gonna pay more than my M1 daily-driver MacBook for a professional machine if it doesn't have a USB A port nor does it have any ethernet like come on WTF
I like the idea of this. Hoping they add a 16:10 display with a touch+OLED option, a slightly larger trackpad, and a black color option for the next iteration.
Great review as always keep your hard work
I love your studio. We need a tour
Really cool looking room
Hey Dave, I'm a huge fan and really love all your content! The one thing that draws me to your channel are the neat benchmarks you share, and I wondering if there is a possibility that you could also add a performance metric on how these devices behave while running heavy-duty code? I'm sure most programmers watching would appreciate some tests based on XCode or Intellij...
At this point I watch your videos if I want to relax. Thanks Dave.
Love the look of it too. I don’t game but I want a lot of performance and it looks awesome.
3:53 The top variant of G14 gets 3060. Might be a typo. Anyways, love your videos Dave 👍
It would be really cool to see Dell companies use something other than intel on their top end devices
0:42 is where Dave telling exactly how big Alienware Balls are
You are my fav tech reviewer period. Love this guy
The thinner the weaker, that's why the speakers suck. Also, I don't see a subwoofer.Gaming laptp must have a screen of at least 15.6 and good speakers.
Best dell so far was xps L502x
This laptop was great. It had 3 jacks and you could even connect the 5.1 to it. It also had a sim card slot which was very useful. If they sold it today with a Gforce 6gig I would definitely buy it.
Having such a good keyboard and a 80WHr battery size is actually impressive for such a small gaming laptop!
agreed!
If I had to choose a gaming device this year, I probably go for this. Crazy thin body..Love it.
I hate that he reviews things that are not out yet! :( :( :( :( :(
The thumbnail is on an whole another level.
Nice shirt. Looking for a new compact laptop and this year is the best for laptops
Finally some more competition in the 14" gaming laptop market.
Glad to see Alienware didn’t forget to send you a review copy this time 🙂
Dude Your videos are therapy. Love them.
Personally as a Alienware fan and user (2014 15r2 i7 4720hq) I must say the upgraded CPU, thermals, hinge, and thunderbolt port fascinate me. The whole draw of an Alienware system to me is that it is the ultimate portable desktop. As such it must have all ports and must have the big stuff, or so I was led to believe in 2014. I used the laptop until recently as my daily driver with the AW EGPU running a 1070ti however that was always maxed at 66%. I move a lot about 4 times a year so having the "reduced performance" of a 970m is way better than using a crappy Microsoft Surface (also have one of these Surface Laptop 2, its great but only as a 2nd device) because I don't have to change anything. I just unplug and go, my data is there ready. The main downside of my Alienware 15 r2 is that it runs way too hot, causing the cpu fan to fail atleast once or twice a year which requires a complete dissassembly, and the cpu is just not good enough to push frames of a rtx card and the pcie x4 limitation of the graphics amp was extremely frustrating. I just finished building a desktop with similar internals but having no thermal or port based limitations on this newer machine is cool. I will save up and buy it :D Personally I dont care about the rtx 3060 as putting a 3070 or higher would just make it fatter. This device screams dock mode on, dock it and have everything neatly plugged in on one side, I hated having to run wires on the left and right side of my R2.
Idk why but I love small tech stuff. Mini phones, mini laptops they're all so cute and amazing in terms of technology!
Coz u don’t need to compensate for anything. So that’s good. Lol jk
I know what u mean. It can be impressive when it is small but packed with features
@@dandansfu I was waiting for someone to make that joke haha. All good. But yeah I think it's more just the fact that it's possible. The ratio of compactness and effectiveness is amazing.
Can’t wait to see a review on Alienware x17
The 26 cm depth is in line with 16 inch laptops, it's by far a big laptop for the screen size regardless of the other dimensions. The depth is the one that matters most in your backpack since it limits how small the backpack can be vs thickness which is less important
Dangit. I think you're right. I had an HP Spectre X360 and I believe it was 22cm (8.6inch). So adding 4cm indeed might be problematic if you wanna size things down.
On the other hand- what other alternatives you got if you want a PC Laptop that has an Intel CPU + Nvidia GPU + 32GB Ram ?
Are we going to talk about that thumbnail?
Wow this laptop looks amazing!
I like your Zadig et Voltaire hoodie!
I'm waiting for this year's G14, hope it'll be great !
Good things come in small packages 😉
Speaking from experience?
That helped
You meant to say *expensive things come in small packages
@@-indeed8285 I came in a small package, and let me tell you I'm everything but expensive
Nice overview. I thought that the frame rate comparison with the Blade was actually pretty impressive. I mean, you're comparing a 3060 to a 3080, so there's going to be a deficit, but the 3060 ain't bad by comparison.
i like the way you talking, calm, the background is clean no crazy lightning, just simple, comfy, eye friendly, ear comfy too 😅 ( simple and great ), and yeah i like alienware a lot from the the 1st gen 👌🏻
Brilliant gaming laptop review, serious intel performance here.
Any plans to review more gaming mice?
Compared to all other computers in the same size Alienware x14 is the best. I took a month to read and watch everything and to compare and I've just got mine. Almost 10 mouths after its released it is still the best out there.That's the only one with thuderbolt 4 and there is 2 ports! The only one with hdmi 2.1. The only 14" one that weight under 4 pounds and no need for a big power suply who often weight more than the laptop. It is less that 2/3 pound more compare to surface pro 9 with keybord and power suply and surface have no gaming card. Who care if cant change my memory? I have DDR5 5200mhz 32gb and no need for more to work or gaming. The M.2 ssd is the fastest gen 4 on the market and you can upgrade it but 2tb is enough for me and there is also a microSD slot and usb C and A ports for dock, usb keys or external drives. The rtx 3060 is far better then the 3050ti for rog flow z13 or x13 and the screen is larger. And on benchmark the difference between that and the 3070 in other laptop of the same size is negligible. Yes some have better card but without givin enough power to use it well. Playing at 1080p AAA games with maxout is not a problem at all. Intel i7 12 th gen is way better for me than amd, for thudebolot 4 of course but for way more. Speaking of that with thuderbolt 4 you can run a EGPU with external display with a very small difference compared to the same gpu in a destop. I can charge it on all ports. It's the best laptop ever made for travelling and the battery have a great autonomy if you dont play heavy aaa games. Wifi 6E blutooth 5.2. Also with PS Plus and Nvidia GeFOrce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming who need a rtx 3090ti in his laptop? Welcome to 2022! Anyway i have massive tower for that. There is no other competitor with the same stuff pack in so small computer. That laptop deserved at less 9/10 and with almost the half on the price for a Razor!
P,S,: Sorry for my english, Im a french Canadian!
I wanted the thumbnail to be real, it looked like an alienware surface duo 😩
That typing speed and accuracy!
Thank you for taking the time to check it out and review it objectively (unlike x15). thanks!
I think I would have loved this if this was an amd chip for the power consumption. The USB c charging is pretty great as well
the new Razer Blade 14 uses the 6900HX
It's pretty good for single threaded workload and we've lots of options now for amd
coming from my m1 mac, the battery life here is nowhere near, still acceptable from the standpoint of a gaming laptop...usb-c charging is a plus though...
@@insenjojo1839 how does the performance compare.
I’m looking at the MBP14 or this. The swap usage on the MBP is a concern though.
Do you edit videos/photos?
Thanks!
I would love to see this with a Core i7 1280P and a 3070 Ti. The performance would probably be on par or significantly better than the new Blade 14. I would also like to see an all black color. Not really a fan of the black and white.
1280P is such an underrated cpu. I mean it still got full 6+8 cores, 96eu igp, 5ghz single thread clock speed, but use 17 watt less TDP and half less maximum power (64 watt).
I think 1280P is the best intel chip in term of perf/watt and reviewers should compare it with M1 Pro/Max. Comparing 12900HK vs M1 Max doesn't make sense.
Looks very nice. I had Alienware 14 few years back. It was overheating all the time.. I am very reluctant..
Hey Dave I was wondering if you were going to do a review on the new Alienware x17r2 I’ve been waiting on review and sadly no one has done a review on one besides one person. Love the videos though keep it up!
I love Alienware laptops especially this one and their desktops are also epic 🔥🔥🔥 among apple , vaio and Samsung this would also be a huge contendor in my laptop buying options
nope
vaio? did 2010 call?
This guy wears the coolest hoodie!!
as long as it handles music production, video editing, and dj'ing well, I'm happy
Perfect portable machine for professional software development - when fully spec out.
i.e. local kubernetes environment hosting a few microservices.
I just ordered one with 32GB RAM and 1TB ssd
I think this is the first time I've seen dave actually like an alienware laptop
I think he liked the X17? Or was I mistaken.
6/29/2002. I just received my X14 yesterday. This little guy is EXCELLENT for what it is. I have to say, I was weary after watching this video (and a couple others). Specifically because of your review of the speakers and the fan noise. To be perfectly clear, there is absolutely no issue with fan noise or the speakers. I mean the fans kick in when needed, of course, but i turned them all the way up manually and it's not a big deal. Very quiet compared to the review, unless you expect absolute silence ALL the time. But you won't see that in any system with a decent graphics card during gameplay at times. (Except for my Originpc 17" :))
I feel the speakers are very good for what this is. Turned all the way up, they sound great. Again, for what this is. Absolutely no issue. I bought this for strong PC performance with enough power to play some games at times on the go. Any concerns I had were totally dismissed after using this. Not to mention, the style of the laptop is golden. I understand that it's been 4 months since your review and either I got lucky (so far) or they worked out the bugs. Either way, I would highly recommend this little guy. Thank you for your review, It did sway me toward this purchase over others.
FYI I have the Intel 7 with the RTX 3060, 32 MB RAM and 2 GB Drive.
i have the base model of this and still i am impressed and in love, i am coming back to windows from my m1 air and this feels like the best transition device...a good balance between portability and power...the webcam is really trash,...the speakers, i partially disagree, they are loud as hell...but the quality is - i guess its alright, but far from the bet, but definitely nowhere near as trash, so usable...did you get the RJ45 dongle?
@@insenjojo1839 Hi! Yes, the webcam is the worst I’ve ever used. I’m surprised he didn’t make a bigger deal out of it in his video review. The speakers are great for what it is, imo. It’s not a high quality sound system but it sounds decent. I was just pointing out that he made a big deal over nothing really. I do love the laptop.
No dongle. I’ve seen several reviews that said it came with one. Nothing in the order that says it though. I’m going to call and find out. 😊
@@donconklin9532 true that the speakers are useable and better than most if not all yesteryears gaming laptops....i am so disappointed than dell sends reviewers a dongle and not their actual buyers...please keep me posted on issues you face if any...fingers crossed yours and mine and everyone else's x14 is bulletproof for 5 years to come...or maybe too much wishful thinking i guess...also how did you test your laptop? this is my first alienware, any tips to follow?
@@insenjojo1839 5 years? Depends on what you use it for i guess. I would say everything except the latest games. I'll certainly keep you posted.
With regards to testing, I haven't gotten around to anything technical...just my daily uses and a little light gaming. I, by no means, push this thing (yet). I'm not up on the the latest benchmarking software but the reviewers handles that already. I have a couple links saved on my 17" Originpc from a few years ago. (I actually would have went with Originpc's new 14" but I thought the 90hz screen on a qhd screen was weird.)
You can power the Razer 14 with USB C - just up to 100W - which is enough if you're just doing desktop tasks (not for high perf stuff though).
Alright I agree it looks clean and when is that s8 video dropping 👀
Man, I love how the new Alienware lineup looks, they're the best-looking gaming laptops!
But in a product like this, why do they cheap out on small things like speakers when dell can make decent speakers? when you're spending this much, you want the best!
They look good, if they came in all black i stead of white I would have gotten one to replace my Alienware 13 R3
it might be a me thing but i hate how alienware and lenovo has a butt sticking out when the laptop is open, it just doesnt feel right to me
Speakers are never a priority for Dell, unless it's the XPS line, which is a shame, coz both Asus and Razer have great speakers in their laptops; definitely raises the overall experience
@@monkeyballer32
13R3 was Alienware's last great laptop.
Really would like to see them go balls out on a refresh model.
@@TheAgentAssassin yup unfortunately I haven't even seen any laptop under 15" that has 2 m.2 slots and an RTX card with minimum 32gb of ram. That's all I want! Haha
I really love the 14-inch laptops! I really like the compact size of my Zephyrus G14 and it is so easy to carry around and big enough for my needs. It is a shame this laptop isn't as light. That is one of the main appeals of these kinds of laptops. I hope a few years down the line you can get small compact laptops with integrated GPU's that is around as powerful as an RTX 3050/3060.
It just around 200g difference... come'on
@@xMel21x So about half a pound difference. Why did he make it sound like it was a lot heavier than the competition?
@@Drstrange3000 because most "creators" who buy these laptops are built like twigs
@@xXlURMOMlXx I prefer a lighter laptop when sitting up on my bed. My old one was basically unusable on my lap. It is also more convenient carrying around if you are mobile a lot. But at that point I would opt for a tablet like an iPad Pro or Samsung tablet with a keyboard. Or even an Ultrabook.
@Usayd Jamil Those seem like good buys. I was mostly talking about down the line, the average laptop will match the 3050/3060 in power. The new upcoming Asus Flow tablet looks amazing but cost a kidney.
Your voice is just so calming to listen to ☺
The thumbnail guy nailed it 👌 👏
Still feels weird that we now say "AMD chips run cooler compared to Intel"
How the turn tables
It's deeper than most 15.6" laptops yet it has one of the tiniest trackpads around, bummer!!
Not to mention the limited wrist-rest area, maybe that's not too big a problem due to the thin-ness, but still a concern.
The new updated G14 seems like gold right now with most of it's concerns fixed! 🤩
except for thier sky high pricing and poor after sales service and support, gone are the days of 2020 when g14 was a better value in this regard..
The power of the thumbnail!! Okay, Dave. You got me.
wow.... new benchmark;amazing unit
The looks of this laptop are also good af but it has the signature extended back(hinge) area which doesn't look as good imo on a small device like this. The extended back area if possible should have been a bit more small .
Also it seems like that part is a bit different in shape than the typical Alienware round shape. Like slightly but noticeable, unlesss my eyes deceived me
Balls had nothing to do with it, I’d bet money that Intel probably paid Alienware to use their chips
maybe lol. but it still takes balls to try to cool a 75W cpu in a 14.5mm chassis
W review, barely know anything about gaming laptops but somehow I understood everything he said
Dave: "It's got all of the ports!"
Ethernet jack:
Finally, an Alienware invasion. From the X17 to the X14, and all the way to the M15 and M17, Aliens have finally taken over our systems.
As usual, great review Dave!
In my opinion, Alienware is trying to address the complaints that they have received on their bigger brothers (the X15 and the X17): heavy, bulky charger & poor battery life. They are offering this model to the young professionals (architect/3d modeler/engineer) who need a good laptop for their daily work/travel and require all of the missing ports on the XPS range.
XPS 13 seems like a good choice for those young professionals, but the lack of a dedicated GPU might stray them away. They can opt for the XPS 15 or XPS 17, but with only USB-C ports and no HDMI....there are other better laptops at that price range.
The Alienware X14 to me seems like a perfect balance especially for those young expatriates that need to constantly travel between HQ - Site Office and once in a month, back to their home country to visit their family. The omission of the rear RGB makes complete sense as these young professionals will require to be working in a corporate environment and sitting in a meeting with a more senior colleague. I can live with the rear audio jack as I'm already on my wireless headphones/earbuds and latency is not my issue, but to me, the only thing that does not make any sense with this laptop is the 720p webcam....come on, it's 2022!
thats exactly my use case and why i picked this one up...and yeah the webcam just sucks...
Great shirt Dave!
2:50 idk what it is but his games always look so colorful and fun
fair enough but when comparing the laptops by specs how are they exactly compareble by price.
I would like it if you could include a chart with prices at 4:40.
They are listed on Alienware’s website. Base model is 1649.00
Not gonna lie, that G14 still looks PHENOMENAL!! It's one of the most beatifull looking laptops in the market. It's not very office-y, not 'in your face' gamer-y; it's just subtle. And that subtlety makes it SOO good!
Love your videos, Dave sir. You're the best!!👍
an honest disclaimer here, I got the x14 and this is in no ways a bias opinion piece, bare with me,
i actually went ahead to buy the G14, although the 2021 model as where i live the 2022 models haven't been launched yet..i was looking at that 3060 with anime maxtrix, the laptop looks good, feels cheap, i don't know if that makes sense, it just doesn't feel like a rigid all-metal construction and there is chassis and especially display flex..on top of that, the laptop was lagging, i was in utter shock as this was in stark contrast to the youtube reviews...the salewoman said that after update to win 11 things will work perfect, but she didn't look that tech savvy or reliable to trust on this...
i came back and scavenged through the web, they are people complaining about the device especially on reddit and quora...and to put the nail on the coffin, the after sales service of asus is underwhelming....
considering all of this i had to change my mind and shell out way more for this laptop(x14 with 3050) which is not even as powerful as the g14 model I was eyeing, but dell has a better warranty support so yeah...
i loved the design too...but know this, in hand, it is not that great, not bad at all...and the 2021 models that are on sale now all have average displays...
if you can get the 2022 model for cheap, go for it by all means, but be aware of asus's pathetic customer service...in the event anything goes wrong..........
I'd like to see an XPS 14 with this keyboard layout.
What was the mouse that he was using at 2:54 ? Great video as always, I love the punch it packs for the size
This must be the most attractive tech reviewer out there. I have trouble focusing on the topic.
Do you recommend updating to Windows11 now or to wait a bit longer for it to be solid ?
Looking for an answer too as I'm planning on reseting my gaming laptop this weekend
It’s trash don’t
@@sonicandroxas it’s trash
@@official_pol2198 lol I've been using it for a couple of months now and it's not that bad
@@VokeRwasha If you're not using it for gaming than it's fine. If you are then it's terrible. Completely bloated and don't get me started on ram usage.
Dude your hanzo skills 🔥
Hi Dave, I just wanted to start by saying that I love how informative your videos are while being short and consise, unlike some 20+ min videos out there.
I am a college student who needs a high-powered laptop to read huge pdf files, write endless amounts of essays and do the occasional bit of pc gaming just so that I can play games with my pc gamer mates. I had a few questions about the x14 and was wondering if u wouldn't mind answering them.
- the wrist rest seems small. is it uncomfortable for doing extensive typing sessions?
- I need smth that lasts me 6-7 years. what would its life span approximately end up being, in your opinion?
- I am a college student so am looking to get the 3050 ti or just 3050 to save some money. would that configuration be able to handle games of the modern standard?
- can this laptop handle copious amounts of school work while also being used to game?
- whats the battery life like for productivity?
- would u recommend this computer for people who are unsure if they want to commit to pc gaming but who also need smth high powered for school?
i apologise for asking so many questions but would really appreciate the help.
Never judge a book by it's cover.
Willing to bet that this would cost more than my house when it comes out
An I7-12th gen, 3060, 16gb 5200 mhz ddr5, 1 tb ssd variant of the laptop costs you roughly 1850 usd. For me, it is very competitive at its price point given its specifications compared to the asus g14 and razerblade 14 DDR5 variants.
mm still got my Alienware M11X R2. A relic of the past.
love the room man