Alienware x16 R2vsAsus ROG Zephyrus G16

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Alienware
Alienware x16 R2
x16 R2

Quick Stats

The Alienware X16 R2's CPU performance is disappointing due to a struggling Core i9 processor.
The Alienware x16 R2's sturdy magnesium alloy construction provides impressive durability with sleek high-quality craftsmanship overall.
The Alienware x16 R2's display falls short of expectations, making it dim and merely average overall.
The Alienware x16 R2 boasts powerful features, including a strong RTX 48 GPU and customizable lighting options.
Asus
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
ROG Zephyrus G16

Quick Stats

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 boasts exceptional performance thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 series processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU.
The overall build quality of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is exceptional and truly impressive.
The Quad HD+ OLED screen is absolutely brilliant with crisp and vibrant visuals for gaming and creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 boasts impressive features like AMD Ryzen 9 series processor and OLED display.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware x16 R2
Winner
#81
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
#86
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware x16 R2
#445
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
#32
Winner
Display
Alienware x16 R2
#175
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
#71
Winner
Performance
Alienware x16 R2
#109
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
#21
Winner
Build
Alienware x16 R2
#423
Winner
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
#502
Features
Alienware x16 R2
#19
Winner
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16
#722

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware x16 R2
Asus ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 16384GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 120W)
2x 2230 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware x16 R2

Strengths

I absolutely love the look and feel of this laptop
The speakers are truly excellent
Gaming has been really solid
Temperatures on the palmrest and the keyboard remained excellent through even the heaviest gaming sessions
Alienware Command Center has many profiles to allow you to choose between quiet gaming right up to the F1 Max fans mode
Battery life is great, no issue there
100 wat PD support through both of the USBC ports and on our testing it was absolutely excellent
The 36 wat Gan PSU is a new addition this year and performs well

Weaknesses

The screen's brightness (300 nit) is dimmer than all of its peers
CPU performance is very lackluster
There are just much better options available at this price point for gaming
Heat pumps out of the sides when heavily gaming, which considering that it's its sole reason for existing was quite disappointing
Anyware Command Center software is one of my least favorite pieces of software for controlling any laptop out there
Battery life test was pretty poor in our usual test of streaming YouTube over wi-fi at 200 nits of brightness (6 hours and 34 minutes)
The laptop's heat output did annoy me when heavily gaming directly on the laptop
There are better options available if you don't care about the size, such as the Alienware M18

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16

Strengths

The thing is insanely good. It's not even really a year because the AMD refresh came out later, but the Stricks Point AMD 9 series they came out with is such a good chip and it works so well in here.
It's one of the best, most balanced, powerful gaming laptops you can get out there on the market.
The balance of power to it, and it looks great. So, that's all I've got.
The display looks absolutely brilliant, with a 2.5K resolution OLED screen.
32 gigs of RAM is good for gaming, but also solid for content creation, video editing, and things like that.
The speakers on here are better too.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

Alienware x16 R2

The Alienware X16 R2 is a laptop that promises exceptional gaming performance in a compact package. However, my experience with this device was marred by several disappointing aspects. The 300 nit screen falls short compared to its peers, the CPU performance is underwhelming, and the heat generated during intense gaming sessions is considerable. While the speakers are excellent and gaming has been solid, these shortcomings make it challenging to recommend this laptop at its current price point.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16

The ROG Zephyrus G16 is a powerhouse gaming laptop that's equal parts sleek and potent. With its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, this device is capable of delivering smooth performance in both content creation and competitive gaming. Its thin design and lightweight build make it an ideal companion for those who want to stay mobile without sacrificing raw power. But does it live up to its promise? Let's dive in and find out.

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