Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
49.3Performance44.1
49Display41.6
86.7Battery65.7
35.5Portability78
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55 against 54.3 for ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware x16 R2 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 36
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 47% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1620 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,600Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | — | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.42 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 14.7 mm+21% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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