Alienware m16 R2 vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
42.1Performance64.7
49Display55.5
86.7Battery77.3
30.4Portability23.6
3 spec wins — Alienware m16 R25 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+7). 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 battery score: 87 vs 77
- Stronger portability score: 30 vs 24
- 16% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,822 vs 12,670
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 3,097+30%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 19,822+56%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 330 W+38% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg+3% | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm+16% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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