Alienware m16 R2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
42.1Performance44
49Display28.6
86.7Battery48.3
30.4Portability77.5
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and display (+20). Samsung Galaxy Book6 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 29
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 48
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 47% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 30
- 45% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+47% | 61 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+433% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.43 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 14.9 mm+37% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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