Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
42.1Performance32.1
49Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
30.4Portability72.8
7 spec wins — Alienware m16 R22 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+26). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 performance score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 30
- 46% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 23.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383+6%Bottom 18% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+52%Bottom 42% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.42 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 18.6 mm+21% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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