Alienware x16 R2 vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
49.3Performance41.4
49Display31.8
86.7Battery65
35.5Portability71.1
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and display (+17). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 36
- 42% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.55 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17 mm+9% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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