Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
49.3Performance44
49Display37.4
86.7Battery86.7
35.5Portability35.9
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 50.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+5). ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 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 44
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 37
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 34% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 28.2 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607
- 15% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level (G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+10% | 273 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i7-13650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.27 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+34% | 28.2 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid, plastic base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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