Alienware m16 R2 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
42.1Performance41.5
49Display23.3
86.7Battery65.7
30.4Portability56.6
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+21). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 30
- 26% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 19% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383+2%Bottom 18% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+1%Bottom 42% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 240 W+85% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.94 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 19.1 mm+19% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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