Alienware m16 R2 vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
42.1Performance41.5
49Display24.9
86.7Battery79.8
30.4Portability76
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R25 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5 against 52 for LG Gram 17 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — LG Gram 17 (2025) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 80
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,670 vs 10,700
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 30
- 48% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,640 vs 2,383
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,640+11%Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+18%Bottom 42% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.35 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 17.8 mm+24% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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