Alienware x16 R2 vs HP ZBook 8 G2i 16
41.9chipPerformance62.7
82.1Graphics70
49Displayspec-based23.3
86.7Batteryspec-based69.3
35.5Portabilityspec-based62.3
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G2i 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 56.3 against 56.3 for HP ZBook 8 G2i 16. 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 70
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 81% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 10,397 vs 5,759
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G2i 16
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 34% lower weight: 1.75 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS, anti-glare (non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Generation Laptop GPU (6 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397+81%Bottom 22% | 5,759Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.75 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+2% | 19 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Meteor silver aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 5 MP camera (5 MP IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HP ZBook 8 G2i 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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