Alienware m16 R2

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Date Published: 05 Nov 2024

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", QHD (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
48GB RAM
2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.3 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

7.5 For Work Very Good

8.1 For Gaming Excellent

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Review

Alienware m16 R2 in-depth review

These days, 16-inchers are on the rise and some of them (like the ASUS G634 or MSI Vector 16 HX A13V) offer the same performance as their 18-inch versions. The Alienware m16 R2 is the smaller variant of the behemoth-looking Alienware m18 R2. The latter offers great overall power and comfort under load. It'll be interesting to see if the m16 R2 can achieve the same result.For starters, this laptop relies on 28W Intel Meteor Lake chips while the bigger version has Raptor Lake-HX CPU options that are definitely more powerful and thirsty at the same time. Alienware has fitter a big thermal system inside the chassis so we can probably expect good clocks under heavy loads. You can choose from three NVIDIA Ada Lovelace GPUs, the top dog is the RTX 4070 with a max TGP of 140W.The display i[...]

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Pros

Rigid premium build
Thin profile for such hardware
Capable thermal solution
High CPU frequencies under max load (3.45 GHz / 2.92 GHz P and E-core clock)
Wide viewing angles (AUO75AB)
Snappy pixel response times of 7 ms (AUO75AB)
PWM-free (AUO75AB)
100% sRGB coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO75AB)
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slots
Comfortable keyboard
Good port selection
The fans aren't loud in "Performance" mode
Low noise and a 115W GPU TGP in "Balanced" mode
Decent battery life given the 1600p display and the powerful hardware
The Alienware Command Center app is full of useful extras
Offers NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-Sync + MUX switch

Cons

High price
Some competitors offer HX-series CPUs
No Gen 5 SSD slots
The touchpad isn't something special

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 8 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. The captive screws in the front corners will slightly raise the panel up, providing a good starting point. Place a thin plastic tool between the base and the panel and start popping the plate slowly, step by step. Avoid prying the back. Lift the front of the metal plate, push it forward, and lift it away from the chassis.More info: Here's how the bottom plate looks on the inside.Battery RemovalPull out the battery connector from the mainboard. Undo the 8 Phillips-head screws se[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
AUO XC0PX-B160QAN (AUO75AB)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
320 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1330:1

dE Color Checker
2.3 1.3

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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