Comparison of HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)
Comparison of Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P) vs HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6)

HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)

Comparison summary

  • Alienware 18 Area-51 is clearly winner for gaming while also being better priced.
  • For performance 18 Area-51 has a lot better processor. It also contains more memory.
  • When it comes to graphics 18 Area-51 has a lot better performing graphics card.
  • 18 Area-51 features a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
  • For portability HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
  • ASUS TUF offers more SSD storage.
Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6)
Compare technical specifications of Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)

HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6)

Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)

i5 CPU
2025 modelHigh resolution

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HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6)Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i5-11260HIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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8gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 3050 TiGeForce RTX 5070
Screen size
17.3″-
Screen resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Weight
5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)9.07 lbs (4.11 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.71 x 10.59 x 0.94 inches16.14 x 12.59 x 1.2 inches
(39.9 x 26.9 x 2.39 cm)(41 x 31.98 x 3.05 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11Windows 11 Home
Hard drives
16000gb SSD1000gb SSD
Release date
April 23, 2023June 28, 2025
Amazon.com List Price
$3,909.00$3,679.00
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$3,909.00$3,297.20
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Laptop Dimensions

HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6)

15.71 in
39.9 cm
10.59 in
26.9 cm
Thickness: 0.94 in (2.39 cm)

Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P)

16.14 in
41 cm
12.59 in
31.98 cm
Thickness: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)

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16″
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16″
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18″
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14″
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16″
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HIDevolution ASUS TUF 17″ (FX706HE-211.TM17-HID6) summary

HIDevolution ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card which is unimpressive well-suited for playing games. You can run using lower graphics settings you can play 30% of the games published this year. Your 16000gb SSD storage is an impressive amount. Only Full HD resolution is lackluster for the 17-inch 144 Hz monitor. It is lightweight at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).

HIDevolution ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706HE 17.3" FHD 144Hz, 2.6 GHz i5-11260H, RTX 3050 Ti, 8 GB 3200MHz RAM, 16 TB PCIe SSD

Intel Core 11th Generation Tiger Lake i5-11260H 6 Core - 12 Thread Processor, 2.6 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 4.4 GHz), 12 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti w/ 4 GB GDDR6

HIDevolution upgrades the 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz, Adaptive Sync, Energy-Efficient LED Backlight Display Gaming Laptop with stocked Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut CPU by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature

HIDevolution installed PCIe based storage--16 TB (2 x 8 TB) M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times

8 GB (1 x 8 GB) of fast DDR4 3200MHz system memory--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease

HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options. Free Windows 11 Upgrade eligible device.

ASIN: B09CDZ5TJR

Alienware 18 Area-51 (7VT9P) summary

Alienware 18 Area-51 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has an impressive Intel CPU, however less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5070 video card which is underwhelming great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Your 1000gb SSD storage is adequate leaves room for improvement.

Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop, RTX5070,Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX | WQXGA 300Hz Display, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce, Windows 11 Home, Liquid Teal, AA18250

Unapologetic power: Area-51 was intentionally designed to reach new performance horizons by enabling higher graphics and processor power limits.

Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI.

Intelligent processing: Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processors integrate CPU, built-in GPU, and NPU into a single package designed for AI acceleration and balanced performance across your favorite things to do.

Introducing the Cryo-Chamber: Developed by our engineers, Area-51’s new Cryo-Chamber structure, located at the bottom of the laptop, focuses air to the core components where it matters the most.

Bringing comfort to the forefront: Our new Area-51 laptops combine mystery and other-wordly design with fluid contours and soft surfaces that inspires comfortable gameplay for hours.

Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.

ASIN: B0FFPTXBC2

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