Alienware m16 R2 vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
42.1Performance41.4
49Display31.8
86.7Battery65
30.4Portability71.1
6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and display (+17). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 30
- 41% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,728 vs 2,383
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,728+14%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+14%Bottom 42% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.55 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 17 mm+28% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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