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Alienware m16 R2 vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

WINNER
Alienware m16 R2
51.5Inno Score
VS
Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
45.5Inno Score
42.1Performance42.9
49Display31.8
86.7Battery52
30.4Portability61.4
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+17). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 52
  • 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh

Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)

  • Stronger portability score: 61 vs 30
  • 28% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.61 kg
  • 28% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 23.5 mm
  • 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,383
  • Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,499

Display

Display comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Screen size16 ″16 ″
Panel typeIPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus)IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core Ultra 7 256V
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional)Intel Arc Graphics 140V
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Geekbench 6 (single)2,383Bottom 18%2,763+16%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,670+17%Bottom 42%10,803Bottom 14%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Capacity90 Wh+41%64 Wh
Charging240 W+269%65 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Weight2.61 kg1.87 kg+28%
Thickness23.5 mm17 mm+28%
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deckAluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam1080p + IR1080p with IR and privacy shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
SpecAlienware m16 R2Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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