Alienware m16 R2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
42.1Performance56.9
49Display54.7
86.7Battery70.7
30.4Portability76.7
3 spec wins — Alienware m16 R26 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+46) and performance (+15). Alienware m16 R2 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 battery score: 87 vs 71
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 78 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 30
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,839+19%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 16,587+31%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+15% | 78 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 1.59 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 11.9 mm+49% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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