Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
49.3Performance25.3
49Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
35.5Portability72.6
6 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+26). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 36
- 48% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.37 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+7% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm 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) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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