Alienware x16 R2 vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
49.3Performance41.5
49Display23.3
86.7Battery65.7
35.5Portability56.6
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+21). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 36
- 27% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.94 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+2% | 19.1 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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