Alienware x16 R2 vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
49.3Performance26.6
49Display30.2
86.7Battery21.3
35.5Portability66.3
7 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+23). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 21
- 120% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 41 Wh
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 36
- 39% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.62 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+2% | 19 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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