Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
49.3Performance45
49Display38.3
86.7Battery54.3
35.5Portability44.2
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+11). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 45
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 17% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 22.4 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 36
- 17% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| 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) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,650Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,800Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.2 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+17% | 22.4 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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