Alienware m16 R2 vs Apple MacBook Neo
42.1Performance40.4
49Display29.8
86.7Battery20
30.4Portability86.4
7 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+67) and display (+19). Apple MacBook Neo 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
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 1100% higher charging: 240 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 53% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 48% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,383
- 46% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2408x1506 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 3,535+48%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+42%Bottom 42% | 8,920Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+147% | 37 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+1100% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.23 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 12.7 mm+46% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID (512GB model only) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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