Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
40.6chipPerformance47.6
49Display26.5
86.7Battery64.6
35.5Portability81
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware x16 R2 scores 51.9 against 52.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 64% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 41
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 55% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,768Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,216Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+64% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14.2 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.21 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.2 mm+8% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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