Alienware x16 R2 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
49.3Performance61.1
49Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
35.5Portability75.9
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R25 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+40) and performance (+12). Alienware x16 R2 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 display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 36
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.44 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 15.9 mm+15% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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