Alienware x16 R2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
49.3Performance38
49Display23.1
86.7Battery38.7
35.5Portability73.2
5 spec wins — Alienware x16 R22 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware x16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 55 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+26). Samsung Galaxy Book4 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 38
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 36
- 42% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 18.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $2,100
Display
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+1% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR4X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 1.55 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 18.6 mm | 15.4 mm+17% |
| Material | All-metal chassis | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware x16 R2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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