Alienware x16 R2 vs Apple MacBook Neo
49.3Performance40.4
49Display29.8
86.7Battery20
35.5Portability86.4
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+67) and display (+19). Apple MacBook Neo 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 performance score: 49 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 20
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 36
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 54% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2408x1506 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 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) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,535Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 8,920Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+147% | 37 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.23 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 12.7 mm+32% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Touch ID (512GB model only) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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