Alienware m16 R2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
42.1Performance38
49Display23.1
86.7Battery38.7
30.4Portability73.2
7 spec wins — Alienware m16 R23 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+26). Samsung Galaxy Book4 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 38
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 433% higher charging: 240 W vs 45 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 30
- 41% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 23.5 mm
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,720 vs 2,383
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,499
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+1% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 7 150U |
| 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) | LPDDR4X (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 Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,720+14%Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670+41%Bottom 42% | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+433% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.55 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 15.4 mm+34% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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