•  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)
    7.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    4.3 Portability Average
    8.5 Display Excellent
    7.5 For Work Very Good
    8.1 For Gaming Excellent

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 48GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 363.90 x 249.90 x 19.99 - 23.50 mm (14.33" x 9.84" x 0.79")
    • Weight
    • 2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11be
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.4
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Digital Array Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2x 2.5W Stereo Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Alienware m16 R2
    14.33" x 9.84" x 0.79" Dimensions
    2.60 kg (5.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 16.0-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -22% Weight

    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[...]

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