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Alienware x16 R2 vs Chuwi NeoBook

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
Chuwi NeoBook

CHUWI

Chuwi NeoBook

$409

37.8Inno Score
49.3Performance25.3
49Display23.3
86.7Battery37.8
35.5Portability82.4
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and display (+26). Chuwi NeoBook 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 25
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
  • 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB

Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook

  • Stronger portability score: 82 vs 36
  • 55% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • 12% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 18.6 mm
  • Lower launch price: $409 vs $2,100

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Chuwi NeoBook
SpecAlienware x16 R2Chuwi NeoBook
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate240 Hz+300%60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Chuwi NeoBook
SpecAlienware x16 R2Chuwi NeoBook
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core 3 100U
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)Intel Graphics (64EU)
RAM16 GB+100%8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)DDR4
Storage1,024 GB+300%256 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)SATA SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Chuwi NeoBook
SpecAlienware x16 R2Chuwi NeoBook
Capacity90 Wh+69%53 Wh
Charging—65 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Chuwi NeoBook
SpecAlienware x16 R2Chuwi NeoBook
Weight2.66 kg1.2 kg+55%
Thickness18.6 mm16.4 mm+12%
MaterialAll-metal chassis—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Chuwi NeoBook
SpecAlienware x16 R2Chuwi NeoBook
Ports1x 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 jack2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth5.45.2
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera720p HD
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)—

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Chuwi NeoBook
SpecAlienware x16 R2Chuwi NeoBook
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

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