Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
49.3Performance59.2
49Display75.1
86.7Battery78.7
35.5Portability56.9
1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and portability (+21). 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 battery score: 87 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 49
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 36
- 267% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,100 nits+267% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | — | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.98 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.9 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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