Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
42.1Performance44
49Display23.3
86.7Battery33.3
30.4Portability67.3
5 spec wins — Alienware m16 R22 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+53) and display (+26). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 33
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 30
- 39% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.59 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 18.9 mm+20% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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