Alienware m16 R2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
42.1Performance47.1
49Display38.4
86.7Battery41.2
30.4Portability91
5 spec wins — Alienware m16 R25 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware m16 R2 scores 51.5 against 51.5 for Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware m16 R2 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 41
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 30
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 56% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 2.61 kg
- 54% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 23.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,769+16%Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 14,390+14%Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+61% | 56 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.16 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 10.9 mm+54% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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