Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
49.3Performance48.5
49Display41.5
86.7Battery64
35.5Portability69.8
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55 against 54 for ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware x16 R2 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 64
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 23% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 36
- 45% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level, anti-glare (100% sRGB, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,846Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,799Top 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.46 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+7% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid and bottom panel, plastic keyboard deck (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (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 | 1x USB4 (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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