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Alienware m16 R2 vs Framework Laptop 12

WINNER
Alienware m16 R2
51.5Inno Score
VS
Framework Laptop 12

Framework

Framework Laptop 12

$799

41.5Inno Score
42.1Performance30.7
49Display26.5
86.7Battery—
30.4Portability83.2
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R22 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and performance (+11). Framework Laptop 12 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 performance score: 42 vs 31
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 27
  • 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12

  • Stronger portability score: 83 vs 30
  • 50% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.61 kg
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,499

Display

Display comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
Screen size16 ″+31%12.2 ″
Panel typeIPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus)IPS LCD
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate240 Hz+300%60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel Core i3-1315U
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional)—
RAM16 GB+100%8 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5200
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
Geekbench 6 (single)2,383Bottom 18%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,670Bottom 42%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
Capacity90 Wh—
Charging240 W—

Design

Design comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
Weight2.61 kg1.3 kg+50%
Thickness23.5 mm—
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deckOvermolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
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 comboModular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional)—
Bluetooth5.3—
Webcam1080p + IR—
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)—

Software

Software comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Framework Laptop 12
SpecAlienware m16 R2Framework Laptop 12
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 / Linux

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