Alienware x16 R2 vs HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
49.3Performance44
49Display74.3
86.7Battery38.7
35.5Portability97.4
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Pro S wins this laptop face-off, 60 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+62) and display (+25). 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 97 vs 36
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
- 70% lower weight: 0.8 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 18.6 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Flexible OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,600 nits+433% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 66 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 0.8 kg+70% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 11.9 mm+36% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7+ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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