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Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
49.3Inno Score
49.3Performance46.1
49Display35.1
86.7Battery52
35.5Portability71.9
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+14). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 41% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 64 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7

  • Stronger portability score: 72 vs 36
  • 47% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS (anti-glare, non-touch)
Resolution2560x16002880x1800
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated)
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 (2x M.2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,894Top 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—11,979Bottom 26%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Capacity90 Wh+41%64 Wh
Charging—65 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Weight2.66 kg1.4 kg+47%
Thickness18.6 mm+6%19.7 mm
MaterialAll-metal chassisAluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional)

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
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 jack1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations)
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations)
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional)

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 (Home or Pro)

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