Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
49.3Performance68
49Display55
86.7Battery50.7
35.5Portability38.2
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55 against 55.6 for ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 31% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 26.9 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 17% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | — | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.2 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+31% | 26.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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