Alienware x16 R2 vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
49.3Performance57.1
49Display41.5
86.7Battery77.3
35.5Portability33.3
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and display (+8). HP OMEN 16 (2025) 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 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 27% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 25.4 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 49
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.43 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+27% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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