Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
42.1Performance63.4
49Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
30.4Portability24.5
2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R25 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+7). 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 portability score: 30 vs 25
- 24% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 58% higher charging: 380 W vs 240 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 3,012+26%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 19,535+54%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 380 W+58% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg+2% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm+24% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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