Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
42.1Performance43.7
49Display39.9
86.7Battery46.7
30.4Portability41.9
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+9). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) 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 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 30
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- 12% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,600+9%Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+3%Bottom 42% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 240 W+4% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.3 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 21.9 mm+7% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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