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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs ASUS ROG XG Mobile: Comparison
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and ASUS ROG XG Mobile separate most on psu wattage: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 460, ASUS ROG XG Mobile at 330, 28% in favour of Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Proprietary | Proprietary ROG XG Mobile interface (PCIe-based) |
| Brand | Alienware | ASUS |
| Extra Ports | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5G Ethernet, USB-A 3.2, USB-C |
| PSU Wattage | 460 | 330-28% |
| Cooling Type | Active Fan | Active blower with dedicated vapor chamber |
| Model | Graphics Amplifier | ROG XG Mobile (2023) |
| GPU Compatibility | GTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot | Fixed: pre-installed GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 16GB GDDR6 (not swappable) |
| Price | Launched around $299 (2015) | Launched at $1,999.99 (2023) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier | ASUS ROG XG Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon |
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Verdict
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Strong bandwidth for its era, but locked to a short list of older Alienware and Dell G-Series laptops.
ASUS ROG XG Mobile
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional performance and portability for its narrow compatibility list, but the closed ecosystem and steep price limit it to committed ROG Flow owners.
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