Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
49.3Performance63.4
49Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
35.5Portability24.5
1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+7). 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 portability score: 36 vs 25
- 40% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,012Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,535Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+40% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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