Alienware x16 R2 vs ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
49.3Performance44
49Display48
86.7Battery60
35.5Portability—
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R20 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+5). ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) 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 battery score: 87 vs 60
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | — |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | — |
| Material | All-metal chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | ASUS ExpertBook P3 (PM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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