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Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9: Comparison
Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 vram compared
Start with vram, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Alienware x16 R2 16 GB against Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 8 GB, 50% in favour of Alienware x16 R2. Add refresh rate to that, 240 Hz on the Alienware x16 R2 versus 165 Hz on the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9, and the pattern holds.
Alienware x16 R2 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9: which one fits your build
The Alienware x16 R2 suits slim high-refresh gaming, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 is the one to take for mainstream 1440p gaming with upgrade headroom, though it is not built for Thunderbolt peripheral users. Our rating of the Alienware x16 R2 (8.7/10): the Alienware x16 pairs a Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 40 series graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS panel at 240Hz. It adds Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 7, a 90Wh battery and a free second SSD slot, which is a lot of capability in a slim gaming chassis. The 32GB of memory is soldered and capped at 32GB, so it cannot be expanded. At 2.4 kg, it is still a substantial laptop to carry.
What Alienware x16 R2 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: laptop class, release year, operating system, weight and cpu brand are identical here. They match on 18 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Alienware x16 R2 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads alienware-x16-r2 on the Alienware x16 R2 versus lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9 on the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the Alienware x16 R2 and Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Alienware x16 R2
- Alienware
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Lenovo
Series
- Alienware x16 R2
- Alienware x16
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro
Series ID
- Alienware x16 R2
- alienware-x16-r2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- lenovo-legion-5i-pro-16irx9
SKU Name
- Alienware x16 R2
- Alienware x16 R2 (Ultra 9 185H, RTX 4090, 32GB)
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 (i7-14700HX, RTX 4060, 16GB, 1TB)
Chassis Code
- Alienware x16 R2
- x16 R2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16IRX9
Region Sold
- Alienware x16 R2
- North America
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Global
Laptop Class
- Alienware x16 R2
- Gaming
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Gaming
Release Year
- Alienware x16 R2
- 2024
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2024
Operating System
- Alienware x16 R2
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Alienware x16 R2
- 2.4 kg
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2.4 kg
CPU Brand
- Alienware x16 R2
- Intel
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Intel
CPU Model
- Alienware x16 R2
- Core Ultra 9 185H
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Core i7-14700HX
CPU Cores
- Alienware x16 R2
- 16
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 20Best
CPU Base Power
- Alienware x16 R2
- 45 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 55 W
CPU Max Turbo Power
- Alienware x16 R2
- 115 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- Alienware x16 R2
- Not Measured
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- Alienware x16 R2
- 330 WBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 300 W
GPU Brand
- Alienware x16 R2
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Alienware x16 R2
- GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- Alienware x16 R2
- 16 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 8 GB-50%
GPU Max Graphics Power
- Alienware x16 R2
- 150 W
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- Alienware x16 R2
- Advanced Optimus
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Advanced Optimus
RAM Capacity
- Alienware x16 R2
- 32 GBBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Alienware x16 R2
- LPDDR5X
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- DDR5
Memory Form Factor
- Alienware x16 R2
- Soldered
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- Alienware x16 R2
- Yes
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Alienware x16 R2
- 32 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- Alienware x16 R2
- 0
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- Alienware x16 R2
- 0
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 0
Storage Slots
- Alienware x16 R2
- 2
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Alienware x16 R2
- 1
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Alienware x16 R2
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Alienware x16 R2
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Alienware x16 R2
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Storage Capacity
- Alienware x16 R2
- 1000 GB
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Alienware x16 R2
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Alienware x16 R2
- 16 inches
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Alienware x16 R2
- 2560 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- Alienware x16 R2
- 1600 px
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- Alienware x16 R2
- 240 HzBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 165 Hz-31%
Panel Type
- Alienware x16 R2
- IPS
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- Alienware x16 R2
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Alienware x16 R2
- No
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- No
Battery Capacity
- Alienware x16 R2
- 90 WhBest
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- 80 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Alienware x16 R2
- Thunderbolt 4
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- USB4
WiFi Standard
- Alienware x16 R2
- WiFi 7
- Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Alienware x16 R2 if you want the higher VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Choose Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Alienware x16 R2 | Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Store | View on Dell Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Alienware x16 R2
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Alienware x16 pairs a Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 40 series graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS panel at 240Hz.
Lenovo Legion 5i Pro 16IRX9
8.4 / 10 Expert Rating
The Legion 5i Pro 16 pairs a Core i7-14700HX with a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM and 16GB of DDR5.