Alienware x16 R2 vs Dell XPS Googlebook
49.3Performance44
49Display38.4
86.7Battery—
35.5Portability93.7
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55 against 53.7 for Dell XPS Googlebook. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware x16 R2 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 36
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 63% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 0.99 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 12.7 mm+32% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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