Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
42.1Performance49.2
49Display26.5
86.7Battery70.7
30.4Portability70.8
5 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5 against 52.1 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 71
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 50% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 30
- 41% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 26% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 23.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.54 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 17.4 mm+26% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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