Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
42.1Performance49.2
77.2Graphicschip53.4
49Displayspec-based33.1
86.7Batteryspec-based66.7
30.4Portabilityspec-based82.7
5 spec wins — Alienware m16 R26 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 54.9 against 54.8 for ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware m16 R2 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger graphics score: 77 vs 53
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | OLED (glossy, non-touch, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated, 8 CUs) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 12% | 2,886+21%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 13,491+6%Bottom 50% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 8,204Bottom 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.3 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 13.9 mm+41% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, microSD card reader, 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 | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face login (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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