Alienware m16 R2 vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
42.1Performance40
49Display29.8
86.7Battery66.7
30.4Portability82
6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5 against 50.9 for ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware m16 R2 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 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
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 51% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,552+7%Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+12%Bottom 42% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.28 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 14.9 mm+37% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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 | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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