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Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS Googlebook 14

Alienware m16 R2
51.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
ASUS Googlebook 14
59.6Inno Score
42.1Performance44
49Display54.7
86.7Battery60
30.4Portability96.1
5 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 14

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+66) and display (+6). 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

  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
  • 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh

Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14

  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
  • Stronger portability score: 96 vs 30
  • 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
  • 62% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.61 kg
  • 54% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,499

Display

Display comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus)OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus)
Resolution2560x16002880x1800
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits1,000 nits+233%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional)Intel Graphics
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
Geekbench 6 (single)2,383Bottom 18%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,670Bottom 42%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
Capacity90 Wh+29%70 Wh
Charging240 W+269%65 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
Weight2.61 kg0.99 kg+62%
Thickness23.5 mm10.9 mm+54%
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deckCNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
PortsThunderbolt 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 combo2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth5.36.0
Webcam1080p + IR1080p FHD with shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint sensor in power key

Software

Software comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus ASUS Googlebook 14
SpecAlienware m16 R2ASUS Googlebook 14
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeGooglebook OS

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