Alienware m16 R2 vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
42.1Performance50.9
49Display38.4
86.7Battery50.9
30.4Portability80
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R26 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+50) and performance (+9). 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
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 300% higher charging: 240 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 48% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 30
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 50% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,790+17%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 13,100+3%Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+48% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 240 W+300% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.3 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 15.9 mm+32% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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