Alienware x16 R2 vs Framework Laptop 12
49.3Performance30.7
49Display26.5
86.7Battery—
35.5Portability83.2
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and performance (+19). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 36
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.3 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | — |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 / Linux |
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