Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
42.1Performance45
49Display38.3
86.7Battery54.3
30.4Portability44.2
2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+11). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 30
- 16% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,650 vs 2,383
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| 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) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,650+11%Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 12,800+1%Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 240 W | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.2 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 22.4 mm+5% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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