Alienware x16 R2 vs HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025)
49.3Performance49.3
49Display25.7
86.7Battery45.3
35.5Portability62.3
1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and display (+23). HP OmniBook 5 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 26
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- 53% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 59 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 36
- 33% lower weight: 1.77 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-4800 (onboard) |
| 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 OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+53% | 59 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.77 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 18.6 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum with recycled content, matte finish; keyboard contains post-consumer recycled plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OmniBook 5 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 | 2x USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello face login) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP OmniBook 5 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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