Alienware x16 R2 vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
49.3Performance30.7
49Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
35.5Portability67.7
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+26). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 31
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 36
- 39% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.62 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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