Alienware x16 R2 vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
49.3Performance44
49Display23.3
86.7Battery38.7
35.5Portability68.2
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+26). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 36
- 41% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.56 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+2% | 18.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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