Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
42.1Performance46.6
49Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
30.4Portability62.8
1 spec wins — Alienware m16 R25 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+32) 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
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 23.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| 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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,525+6%Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 14,588+15%Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.85 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 16.4 mm+30% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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