Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
49.3Performance62.7
49Display55
86.7Battery86.7
35.5Portability50.3
1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+15) and performance (+13). 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
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 17% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| 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 | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (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 | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.2 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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