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Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
51.5Inno Score
49.3Performance54.1
49Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
35.5Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and display (+9). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 display score: 49 vs 40
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
  • 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
  • 26% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 25.2 mm
  • 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 49
  • 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
  • 11% lower weight: 2.36 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,100

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
Screen size16 ″16 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh rate240 Hz+45%165 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits350 nits+17%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core i7-14650HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,856Top 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—17,201Top 25%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
Capacity90 Wh+13%80 Wh
Charging—230 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
Weight2.66 kg2.36 kg+11%
Thickness18.6 mm+26%25.2 mm
MaterialAll-metal chassisAluminum lid, PC-ABS base

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
Ports1x 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 jack2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.2
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera1080p with e-shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)None

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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