Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
42.1Performance49.2
77.2Graphics—
49Displayspec-based35.1
86.7Batteryspec-based69
30.4Portabilityspec-based74.7
6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 54.9 against 54.6 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 65% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54.7 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 42
- 43% lower weight: 1.49 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,299 vs 2,383
- 34% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Qualcomm Adreno X2-45 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9523 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 11% | 3,299+38%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+2%Bottom 41% | 12,390Bottom 39% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 8,204Bottom 7% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+65% | 54.7 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.4 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.49 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 15.6 mm+34% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C (10Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 (15-inch Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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