Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
42.1Performance49.3
49Display55
86.7Battery86.7
30.4Portability42.5
1 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+12) and performance (+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
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 30
- 17% higher charging: 280 W vs 240 W
- 13% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 2.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, 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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 280 W+17% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.27 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 22.1 mm+6% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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