Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
49.3Performance44
49Display29.2
86.7Battery64
35.5Portability68.9
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and display (+20). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 29
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 64
- 167% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 36
- 38% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- 11% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+167% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.64 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 16.6 mm+11% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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