Alienware x16 R2 vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
49.3Performance50.9
49Display38.4
86.7Battery50.9
35.5Portability80
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+11). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 48% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 61 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 51% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,790Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,100Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+48% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.3 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 15.9 mm+15% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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