Alienware x16 R2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
49.3Performance44
49Display28.6
86.7Battery48.3
35.5Portability77.5
3 spec wins — Alienware x16 R23 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and display (+20). Samsung Galaxy Book6 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 48
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 47% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 36
- 46% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 18.6 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+47% | 61 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.43 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 14.9 mm+20% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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