Alienware 15 (DA15265) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
37.7Performancespec-basedchip42.4
80.2Graphicschip47.6
38.3Displayspec-based26.5
60Batteryspec-based81.3
43.5Portabilityspec-based52.1
3 spec wins — Alienware 15 (DA15265)6 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 15 (DA15265) scores 48.6 against 48.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 15 (DA15265) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 15 (DA15265)
- Stronger graphics score: 80 vs 48
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 175% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,623
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% higher capacity: 86 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 14% lower weight: 1.89 kg vs 2.2 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (non-touch) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare, touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+175% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (single 16GB module) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,551Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,893Bottom 8% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 9,505Bottom 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 86 Wh+23% |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.89 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 23 mm+2% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Plastic (polycarbonate) | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery up to 100W), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, universal audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD up to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek MT7920) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p 30fps HD | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (in power button), IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 15 (DA15265) | Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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