Alienware x16 R2 Series
Processor: Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 9 185HGraphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
Display: 16.00 inch
Weight: 2.681kg, 2.72kg
Price: 3200 euro
Average of 10 scores (from 21 reviews)
Alienware x16 R2
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x16 R2Processor: Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 9 185H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12288 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 2.72kg
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2024
Source: Laptop Media
Sorry, this is not a real Alienware. But let’s start with the positives. Alienware x16 R2 is a mind-blowingly thin laptop which is a rare find. Most of the build is made of metal and there is a soft rubberized finish on the palm rests which feels nice. The hinges seem stable and the overall chassis rigidness is on point. The optional Cherry keyboard is a good choice for gaming and the small illuminated glass touchpad is accurate. The 1600p IPS display transforms this laptop into a multipurpose workstation. The screen is ideal for gaming since it has a 240Hz refresh rate and fast pixel response times of 7 ms. This panel is a wet dream for content creators. It covers fully the DCI-P3 gamut and if you apply our “Design and Gaming” profile, it’ll enhance the color accuracy to an average dE result of just 0.6 which is a superb score.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2024
Source: Think Digit
The presence of an NPU on-board makes the Alienware X16 R2 future-proof and capable of accelerating AI-related tasks. However, as far as gaming is concerned, an NPU brings nothing to table, at least right now. If anything, they’re slowing down raw CPU performance which is dropping gaming performance. We’ll let you decide whether or not that makes sense for a gaming laptop. Last year we saw the release of Dell’s new super sleek and slim Alienware X16 series with the launch of the Alienware X16 R1. For 2024, we’ve got the Alienware X16 R2, featuring Intel’s new Meteor Lake processors. In terms of externals, the Alienware X16 R2 looks identical to the R1, so it’s only the internals that have seen a change.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2024
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 69% performance: 74% workmanship: 93%
Source: Tom's Guide
Dell's Alienware x16 R2 ($2,099 to start) is the archetypal gaming laptop, gobbling up cash and belching out frames per second. It's heavy. The battery life's not great. The fans on our review unit are as loud as the RGB lighting and at $3,199 (as configured) it's a heady investment to pour into mashing pixels together. But it's also cool (metaphorically), coupling readily customizable aesthetics with performant hardware in a sleek package that looks and feels fun. Between the honeycomb-grille patterns, extensive (excessive? never) RGB lighting and loud fans the machine screams "gamer," which isn't going to be to everyone's tastes.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
The Alienware x16 R2 costs a pretty penny, but it delivers what you want in this tier. However, you'll find a few even more powerful options, mostly for more money, though the Editors’ Choice Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 16 stands alone on the power-per-dollar front. However, the x16 R2 is more concerned with the overall package than value (and, dare we say, even performance). Among Alienware’s gaming laptops, the m16 R2 is a better solution for most shoppers, with a portable design and less of a price premium, while the x16 R2 aims for enthusiasts. If you want the absolute best performance, you can do a bit better than this system, but we can't deny its sleek marriage of style, portability, and power to anyone with the cash to burn.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Ben G Kaiser
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/31/2024
Source: PC World
The Alienware x16 R2 is a polished 16-inch gaming laptop with a good-lucking design, a nice all-metal chassis with great build quality, lots of customizable LEDs, and a collection of ports smartly placed on the back of the laptop. The mechanical keyboard on our review model felt great, too. It’s also very customizable with a wide range of different CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage options, and the configuration of our review model delivered great performance with excellent cooling. There are a few weak points: You’ll find brighter displays elsewhere, and the lack of HDR support within games does feel like a shame at this high price point. Neither are deal-breakers, but they’d be nice to have upgrades on a premium gaming laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Alienware pumps out champions, and most of the time those champions cost thousands of dollars. The Apple-esque tax aside, the Alienware x16 R2 shows its worth with incredible performance, a clicky keyboard, long battery life, and stable cooling. However, the price gives me pause when I see a display that resembles one on a machine that costs roughly $1,800 less. No, seriously, you can get the Legion 5 Pro for under $1,400 and it features a nearly identical display (165Hz instead of 240Hz). It’s slightly dimmer but more colorful. One of the most important parts of a gaming laptop is the display, so it's sad to see that the Alienware couldn't impress with the one it offers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mash IT
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2024
Alienware x16 R2 P120F
Specifications
Notebook: Alienware x16 R2 P120FProcessor: Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 9 185H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12288 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 2.681kg
Price: 3200 euro
Links: Alienware homepage Alienware notebook section
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Average Score:
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The latest Alienware x16 R2 gets a new integrated NPU for Windows AI acceleration, but it unfortunately comes at the cost of gaming performance. Users may still want to consider the 2023 Alienware x16 R1 for this reason.
Source: 91mobiles
This brings us to the main question: Who is the Dell Alienware X16 R2 for, and is it worth it? Well, if you look at it as purely a gaming laptop, there are clearly better options available that offer much more performance with a handful of savings. However, Alienware’s philosophy is a bit different. The uber-classy design coupled with RGB flair, mechanical keyboard, and a satisfactory flagship performance should cater to enthusiasts who not only want to enjoy their gaming laptop but also want to flaunt it. Additionally, the Core Ultra processors are more stable compared to the HX processors, and the integrated NPU means AI-related tasks will perform better on this laptop compared to its counterparts.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 50% workmanship: 85%
Source: 91mobiles
This brings us to the main question: Who is the Dell Alienware X16 R2 for, and is it worth it? Well, if you look at it as purely a gaming laptop, there are clearly better options available that offer much more performance with a handful of savings. However, Alienware’s philosophy is a bit different. The uber-classy design coupled with RGB flair, mechanical keyboard, and a satisfactory flagship performance should cater to enthusiasts who not only want to enjoy their gaming laptop but also want to flaunt it. Additionally, the Core Ultra processors are more stable compared to the HX processors, and the integrated NPU means AI-related tasks will perform better on this laptop compared to its counterparts.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/29/2024
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 50% workmanship: 85%
Source: Ben G Kaiser
Discover why the Alienware X16 stands out with its sleek design, impressive cooling system, and robust performance for creators. This detailed review covers everything from build quality to performance benchmarks, helping you decide if this high-end laptop meets your needs.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/04/2024
Source: Ben G Kaiser
Discover why the Alienware X16 stands out with its sleek design, impressive cooling system, and robust performance for creators. This detailed review covers everything from build quality to performance benchmarks, helping you decide if this high-end laptop meets your needs.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/04/2024
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2024
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2024
Source: Ben G Kaiser
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/31/2024
Source: Ben G Kaiser
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/31/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2024
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Great design; slim size; powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; good ergonomics; silent system. Negative: Non-expandable memory; no SSD slot; overheats while using; short battery life; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2024
Source: Laptopmedia CN
zh-CN→ENPositive: Great design; slim size; powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; good ergonomics; silent system. Negative: Non-expandable memory; no SSD slot; overheats while using; short battery life; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/16/2024
Comment
Alienware: Alienware was founded in the USA in 1996. The European headquarters is located in Ireland. Alienware has been part of the Dell Group since 2006. The product range mainly focuses on gaming laptops and desktops, which are developed and manufactured by Dell. The trademark is a slightly futuristic design with an Alien as the logo. Additionally, workstations for private and business customers are sold.
As with every brand, there are also some points of criticism with Alienware. Some customers have complained about the high prices of the products, while others have criticized the quality of customer services. There have also been some reports of problems with the reliability and durability of some Alienware products. However, many customers have also had positive experiences with the brand and appreciate the powerful gaming computers.
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 12 GB GDDR6 (192 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 60 - 150W (+ Dynamic Boost).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Meteor Lake-H:
Ultra 9 185H: The top-of-the-line Meteor Lake chip that debuted in December 2023. This 1st Gen Core Ultra processor has come to replace 13th generation Core chips; it has 16 cores (6 + 8 + 2) and 22 threads at its disposal. Its Performance cores, of which there are 6, run at up to 5.1 GHz while its Efficient cores, of which there are 10 (8 main cores plus 2 extra ones found in the Low Power Island) run at up to 3.8 GHz. The 8-core Arc GPU, just out of the oven, serves as the integrated graphics adapter - this runs at up to 2.35 GHz - and there is a bevy of other brand-new technologies on offer as well such as the integrated AI Boost NPU with two Gen 3 engines for hardware AI workload acceleration. vPro Enterprise and business-centric features such as the Remote Platform Erase are onboard as well. This laptop processors's "base" power consumption is 45 W, while its Turbo power consumption is not supposed to go over 115 W.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
16.00:
This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.681 kg:
With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.
2.72 kg:
74.74%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
