Alienware x16 R2 vs Asus Vivobook 14
49.3Performance30.7
49Display21.6
86.7Battery22.7
35.5Portability74.3
6 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+64) and display (+27). Asus Vivobook 14 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 31
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 23
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 114% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 42 Wh
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 36
- 47% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+114% | 42 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.4 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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