Alienware x16 R2 vs HP Googlebook 14
49.3Performance38.7
49Display31.8
86.7Battery88.6
35.5Portability88.6
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — HP Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
HP Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+53) and battery (+2). 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 performance score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 32
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 36
- 53% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x (8448 MT/s) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 19 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.24 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 10.9 mm+41% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Recycled metal, post-consumer recycled keyboard components, ocean-bound plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP Googlebook 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 | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, USB Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 5MP webcam |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face unlock |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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