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Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5

WINNER
Alienware x16 R2
55Inno Score
VS
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
48Inno Score
49.3Performance38.3
49Display26.5
86.7Battery61.1
35.5Portability80.5
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+23). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 27
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 61
  • 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 55% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 58 Wh

Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5

  • Stronger portability score: 81 vs 36
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 53% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.66 kg
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
  • Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,100

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Screen size16 ″+14%14 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS (WUXGA low-power)
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate240 Hz+300%60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)Intel Graphics (integrated)
RAM16 GB32 GB+100%
RAM typeLPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,250Bottom 6%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—8,600Bottom 6%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Capacity90 Wh+55%58 Wh
Web browsing endurance—13 h
Charging—65 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Weight2.66 kg1.24 kg+53%
Thickness18.6 mm16.9 mm+9%
MaterialAll-metal chassisRecycled aluminum and magnesium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
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 jack2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam1080p (HDR) + IR camera1080p + IR with privacy shutter
BiometricsIR face (Windows Hello)Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
SpecAlienware x16 R2Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

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