Alienware x16 R2 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
49.3Performance47.8
49Display41.6
86.7Battery54.2
35.5Portability53.8
2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R24 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+7). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 display score: 49 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 36
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 25% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.99 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm+7% | 20 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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