Acer Googlebook 14 vs Alienware m16 R2
44Performance42.1
38.4Display49
77.5Battery86.7
87.5Portability30.4
3 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 144 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+57) and performance (+2). Alienware m16 R2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 56% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 78
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 27% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 71 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,383Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,670Bottom 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 90 Wh+27% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+56% | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+41% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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