Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
42.1Performance64.7
49Display64.4
86.7Battery73.3
30.4Portability32.5
3 spec wins — Alienware m16 R26 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+15). Alienware m16 R2 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 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 Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 49
- 267% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,885 vs 12,670
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,100 nits+267% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 3,089+30%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 19,885+57%Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W | 300 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.43 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm+9% | 26 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| 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 | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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