Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
49.3Performance46.6
49Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
35.5Portability62.8
0 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 36
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 18.6 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,525Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,588Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.85 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 16.4 mm+12% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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