Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
49.3Performance43.3
49Display38.4
86.7Battery66.7
35.5Portability64.1
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+11). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 36
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 38% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.65 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+7% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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