Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
42.1Performance54.1
49Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
30.4Portability35.7
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5 against 51.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). 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 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 30
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 12,670
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,856 vs 2,383
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,856+20%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 17,201+36%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+4% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.36 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm+7% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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