How do the scores compare?

Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5/100 overall; Alienware x16 R2 scores 55/100. Alienware m16 R2 wins 1 individual spec rows, Alienware x16 R2 wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Alienware m16 R2 and the Alienware x16 R2?

Alienware m16 R2 advantages: Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,100. Alienware x16 R2 advantages: Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42; Stronger portability score: 36 vs 30; 21% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 23.5 mm.

Which is cheaper: Alienware m16 R2 or Alienware x16 R2?

Alienware m16 R2 launched cheaper at $1,499, versus $2,100 for the Alienware x16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 vs Alienware x16 R2

Dell

Alienware m16 R2

$1,499

WINNER

Dell

Alienware x16 R2

$2,100

42.1Performance49.3

49Display49

86.7Battery86.7

30.4Portability35.5

1 spec wins — Alienware m16 R21 spec wins — Alienware x16 R2

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and portability (+5). 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 Alienware m16 R2

Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,100

Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2

Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
Stronger portability score: 36 vs 30
21% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 23.5 mm

Display

Display comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Screen size	16 ″	16 ″
Panel type	IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus)	IPS LCD
Resolution	2560x1600	2560x1600
Refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz
Peak brightness	300 nits	300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)	LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)
Storage	1,024 GB	1,024 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,383Bottom 18%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,670Bottom 42%	—

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh
Charging	240 W	—

Design

Design comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Weight	2.61 kg+2%	2.66 kg
Thickness	23.5 mm	18.6 mm+21%
Material	Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck	All-metal chassis

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Ports	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	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 optional)	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Webcam	1080p + IR	1080p (HDR) + IR camera
Biometrics	IR face (Windows Hello)	IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Alienware x16 R2
Spec	Alienware m16 R2	Alienware x16 R2
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home

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