Alienware m16 R2 vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
42.1Performance57.1
49Display44.8
86.7Battery66.7
30.4Portability59.9
2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 wins this laptop face-off, 56.6 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and performance (+15). 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 67
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 31% lower weight: 1.79 kg vs 2.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.79 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 19.9 mm+15% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 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 | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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