Alienware m16 R2 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
42.1Performance61.1
49Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
30.4Portability75.9
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R27 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46) and performance (+19). 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 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 140% higher charging: 240 W vs 100 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 30
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,952+24%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 14,965+18%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 240 W+140% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.44 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 15.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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