How do the scores compare?

Alienware x16 R2 scores 55/100 overall; Razer Blade 16 (2024) scores 59.9/100. Alienware x16 R2 wins 1 individual spec rows, Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Alienware x16 R2 and the Razer Blade 16 (2024)?

Alienware x16 R2 advantages: 15% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 22 mm; Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $3,000. Razer Blade 16 (2024) advantages: Stronger performance score: 56 vs 49; Stronger display score: 52 vs 49; Stronger battery score: 94 vs 87; 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits.

Which is cheaper: Alienware x16 R2 or Razer Blade 16 (2024)?

Alienware x16 R2 launched cheaper at $2,100, versus $3,000 for the Razer Blade 16 (2024).

Alienware x16 R2 vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)

Dell

Alienware x16 R2

$2,100

WINNER

Razer

Razer Blade 16 (2024)

$3,000

49.3Performance55.7

49Display52.2

86.7Battery93.6

35.5Portability37.2

1 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)

InnoReviews verdict

Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 55, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+7) and performance (+6). Alienware x16 R2 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

15% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 22 mm
Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $3,000

Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)

Stronger performance score: 56 vs 49
Stronger display score: 52 vs 49
Stronger battery score: 94 vs 87
33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Screen size	16 ″	16 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	OLED
Resolution	2560x1600	2560x1600
Refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz
Peak brightness	300 nits	400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional)	Intel Core i9-14900HX
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional)	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered)	DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM
Storage	1,024 GB	1,024 GB
Storage type	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots)	PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,964Top 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	17,559Top 23%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Capacity	90 Wh	95 Wh+6%
Charging	—	280 W

Design

Design comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Weight	2.66 kg	2.45 kg+8%
Thickness	18.6 mm+15%	22 mm
Material	All-metal chassis	Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 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

Software comparison: Alienware x16 R2 versus Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Spec	Alienware x16 R2	Razer Blade 16 (2024)
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11

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