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Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

WINNER
Alienware m16 R2
51.5Inno Score
VS
Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
43.1Inno Score
42.1Performance44
49Display38.3
86.7Battery46.7
30.4Portability43.5
6 spec wins — Alienware m16 R21 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+11). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 38
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 78% higher charging: 240 W vs 135 W
  • 50% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 60 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11

  • Stronger portability score: 44 vs 30
  • 20% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.61 kg
  • Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,499

Display

Display comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Screen size16 ″+5%15.3 ″
Panel typeIPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus)IPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate240 Hz+45%165 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155HUp to Intel Core 7 230H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5200
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Geekbench 6 (single)2,383Bottom 18%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)12,670Bottom 42%—

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Capacity90 Wh+50%60 Wh
Charging240 W+78%135 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Weight2.61 kg2.1 kg+20%
Thickness23.5 mm+7%25.2 mm
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
PortsThunderbolt 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 combo2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Webcam1080p + IR720p
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)—

Software

Software comparison: Alienware m16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
SpecAlienware m16 R2Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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