Alienware x16 R2 vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
49.3Performance41.5
49Display24.9
86.7Battery79.8
35.5Portability76
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+8). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 80
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 36
- 49% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.35 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 17.8 mm+4% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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