Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
49.3Performance49.3
49Display41.6
86.7Battery66.7
35.5Portability82.7
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) wins this laptop face-off, 57.2 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47). 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
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 36
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 18.6 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| 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 |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.3 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 13.9 mm+25% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (display/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 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 | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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