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Alienware m16 R2 vs Asus Vivobook 15

WINNER
Alienware m16 R2
51.5Inno Score
VS
Asus Vivobook 15
37.6Inno Score
42.1Performance44
49Display21.6
86.7Battery22.7
30.4Portability65.3
6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R22 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 15

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+64) and display (+27). Asus Vivobook 15 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 22
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 23
  • 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
  • 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 114% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 42 Wh

Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15

  • Stronger portability score: 65 vs 30
  • 35% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.61 kg
  • 24% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,499

Display

Display comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
Screen size16 ″+3%15.6 ″
Panel typeIPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus)IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh rate240 Hz+300%60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits+20%250 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core i5-1335U
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional)Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR4
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)PCIe NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
Geekbench 6 (single)2,383Bottom 18%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,670Bottom 42%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
Capacity90 Wh+114%42 Wh
Charging240 W+433%45 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
Weight2.61 kg1.7 kg+35%
Thickness23.5 mm17.9 mm+24%
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
PortsThunderbolt 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 combo1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Webcam1080p + IR720p HD with privacy shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint sensor

Software

Software comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Asus Vivobook 15
SpecAlienware m16 R2Asus Vivobook 15
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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