How do the scores compare?

Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 scores 55.9/100 overall; Alienware x16 R2 scores 55.8/100. Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 wins 3 individual spec rows, Alienware x16 R2 wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 and the Alienware x16 R2?

Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 advantages: Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 82; 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB; 68% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 10,397; 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″. Alienware x16 R2 advantages: 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz; 12% lower weight: 2.66 kg vs 3.02 kg.

Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 vs Alienware x16 R2

WINNER

Acer

Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61

Dell

Alienware x16 R2

$2,100

52chipPerformancespec-basedchip40.6

92.6Graphics82.1

38.3Displayspec-based49

86.7Batteryspec-based86.7

20Portabilityspec-based35.5

3 spec wins — Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-612 spec wins — Alienware x16 R2

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 scores 55.9 against 55.8 for Alienware x16 R2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61

Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 82
100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
68% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 10,397
13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″

Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2

45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
12% lower weight: 2.66 kg vs 3.02 kg

Display

Display comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
Screen size	18 ″+13%	16 ″
Panel type	IPS, G-SYNC	IPS LCD
Resolution	2560x1600	2560x1600
Refresh rate	165 Hz	240 Hz+45%
Peak brightness	300 nits	300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
Processor	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)
RAM	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5 (5600 MT/s)	LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)
Storage	1,024 GB	1,024 GB
Storage type	PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU)	17,434+68%Top 21%	10,397Bottom 22%

Battery

Battery comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
Capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh

Design

Design comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
Weight	3.02 kg	2.66 kg+12%
Thickness	—	18.6 mm
Material	—	All-metal chassis

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
Ports	1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45, DC-in	1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Webcam	—	1080p (HDR) + IR camera
Biometrics	—	IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	Alienware x16 R2
Operating system	Windows 11	Windows 11 Home

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