Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
42.1Performance48.5
49Display41.5
86.7Battery64
30.4Portability69.8
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R25 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and performance (+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 display score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 64
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 23% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 30
- 44% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,846 vs 2,383
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,846+19%Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 13,799+9%Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.46 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 19.9 mm+15% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (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 | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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