Alienware m16 R2 vs Asus Vivobook 14
42.1Performance30.7
49Display21.6
86.7Battery22.7
30.4Portability74.3
7 spec wins — Alienware m16 R22 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+64) and display (+27). Asus Vivobook 14 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 performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 23
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 30
- 46% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+114% | 42 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+433% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.4 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 17.9 mm+24% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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