Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
49.3Performance44
49Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
35.5Portability67.7
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+26). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- 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 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| 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) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.62 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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