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Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
40.4Inno Score
49.3Performance42.1
49Display35.3
86.7Battery46.7
35.5Portability36.8
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+14). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 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 42
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
  • 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
  • 50% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 60 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

  • 11% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,100

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Screen size16 ″+3%15.6 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh rate240 Hz+67%144 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core i5-13450HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W)
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 LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,381Bottom 17%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—12,684Bottom 43%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Capacity90 Wh+50%60 Wh
Charging—230 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Weight2.66 kg2.38 kg+11%
Thickness18.6 mm+22%23.9 mm
MaterialAll-metal chassisPC-ABS plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
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 jack3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera1080p with e-shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)None

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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