Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
41.9chipPerformance54.9
82.1Graphicschip53.4
49Displayspec-based38.4
86.7Batteryspec-based73.3
35.5Portabilityspec-based65.2
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 56.3 against 56.3 for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11). 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 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 34% lower weight: 1.75 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,991Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,388Top 45% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 10,397Bottom 22% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.75 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 16.9 mm+9% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PD 65-100W, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | FHD 1080p IR camera with privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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