Alienware m16 R2 vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
42.1Performance40.7
49Display38.4
86.7Battery59.2
30.4Portability74.5
6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5 against 50.3 for HP Spectre x360 14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware m16 R2 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 59
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 32% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 68 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 45% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| 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 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383+4%Bottom 18% | 2,300Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+3%Bottom 42% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+32% | 68 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.5 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.44 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 16.9 mm+28% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP Spectre x360 14 (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 9MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Related comparisons
Alienware m16 R2vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)VSAlienware m16 R2vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14VSAlienware m16 R2vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)VSAlienware m16 R2vs HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)VSHP Spectre x360 14 (2024)vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 UltraVS