Alienware m16 R2 vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
42.1Performance42.4
49Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
30.4Portability51.3
3 spec wins — Alienware m16 R27 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and battery (+13). Alienware m16 R2 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 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 85% higher charging: 240 W vs 130 W
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 20% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 18% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 2.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (4K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,418+1%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 13,656+8%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | 240 W+85% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.13 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 18.7 mm+20% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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