Alienware x16 R2 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
49.3Performance55.2
49Display29.8
86.7Battery67.2
35.5Portability88
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+53) and performance (+6). Alienware x16 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 x16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 67% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 36
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 53% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+18% | 13.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Apple M4 8-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,700Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,600Top 39% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | — | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.24 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 11.3 mm+39% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Sequoia |
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