Alienware x16 R2 vs HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
40.6chipPerformance47.9
82.1Graphicschip62.7
49Displayspec-based35.1
86.7Batteryspec-based59.6
35.5Portabilityspec-based88.3
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55.8 against 55.6 for HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware x16 R2 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger graphics score: 82 vs 63
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 55% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 12.1 mm vs 18.6 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,780Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,334Bottom 29% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 12 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.2 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 12.1 mm+35% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 9MP camera with IR sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello); fingerprint reader in the power button (optional) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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