Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
49.3Performance59.9
49Display55.5
86.7Battery73.3
35.5Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 55 against 56.2 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 29
- 31% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 27 mm
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,889Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,126Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | — | 300 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.5 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+31% | 27 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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