Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
49.3Performance44
49Display35.3
86.7Battery46.7
35.5Portability36.8
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+14). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- 11% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.38 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+22% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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