Alienware x16 R2 vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
49.3Performance37.4
49Display48
86.7Battery38
35.5Portability50.2
4 spec wins — Alienware x16 R21 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+12). MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V 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 37
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 19% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 22.9 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 36
- 26% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.66 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.98 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+19% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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