Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
49.3Performance44
49Display38.3
86.7Battery46.7
35.5Portability43.5
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+11). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 36
- 21% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.66 kg
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.1 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+26% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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