Alienware m16 R2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
42.1Performance46.1
49Display35.1
86.7Battery52
30.4Portability71.9
5 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+14). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 30
- 46% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,383
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,894+21%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+6%Bottom 42% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.4 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 19.7 mm+16% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x 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 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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