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Dell Alienware m16 R2 (16-inch, 2024)

Dell Alienware m16 R2 (16-inch, 2024)
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alaScore 96

31 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 reviews of Dell Alienware m16 R2 (16-inch, 2024). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and reliability. The keyboard and screen also get good feedback, but views are divided on the price. Some have doubts about the touchpad.

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Expert review by : Luke Larsen (digitaltrends.com)

Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle

 

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value.

Smaller footprint, streamlined design Nice touches of RGB Great gaming performance Convenient ports Upgradeable

Limited configurations Lackluster screen Flimsy touchpad

“The Alienware m16 R2 fixes many of its predecessor's flaws and performs well too.”

May, 2024
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Expert review by : Eric Ravenscraft (wired.com)

Dell Alienware M16 R2

 

This laptop packs an all-day battery for work, a smooth screen, and enough power to run your favorite games.

Tasteful design. Satisfying keyboard. Rear ports for easy docking. 240-Hz display is super smooth for fast-paced games. Large 90-WH battery lasts all day for typical work use.

IPS display lacks HDR. Lower brightness than comparable gaming laptops. Higher frame rate and more powerful GPU options can drain battery while playing away from a charger.

May, 2024
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Expert review by : Momo Tabari (laptopmag.com)

Alienware m16 R2 review: Excellent redesign thwarted by a subpar display

 

The Alienware m16 R2 is solid, but misses the mark in its quest for productivity

Excellent redesign ; Phenomenal gaming power ; High productivity performance ; Stealth Mode is great ; Satisfying keyboard

Subpar color ; Dim display ; Loud fans ; Underwhelming audio ; Battery life could be better

The Alienware m16 R2 delivers phenomenal gaming performance in a sleek redesign, but its dim, lackluster display, weak audio and mediocre battery life make its attempts at doubling as a productivity laptop underwhelming.

Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : Alexander Tozzi, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas (rtings.com)

Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) Laptop Review

 

The Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) is a mid-range Windows gaming laptop. It replaces the Dell Alienware m16 R1 (2023). This 2024 model comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 9 CPU from Intel's Meteor Lake family and various NVIDIA 40-series discrete...

Delivers smooth gameplay with high, consistent frame rates. 240Hz display with fast response time. Supports G-SYNC to minimize screen tearing. User-replaceable RAM and storage. Wide port selection includes Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 support.

Gets hot and loud under load. RTX 4050 GPU option not ideal for 1440p gaming.

The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is an excellent gaming laptop. It delivers a smooth gaming experience with high, consistent frame rates, thanks to its fast Intel CPU and NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPU. It also has a nice 240Hz QHD+ display with a fast response...

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)

Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Review

 

Our review of the Alienware m16 R2 takes a look at the slightly redesigned gaming laptop. It boasts a 15% smaller form factor, 43% more airflow, an RTX 4070 to play video games on the go

With all that being said, is the new Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop any good? Of course. It can get pricey, but the higher price point is because of the new Core 7/9 Ultra and up to an RTX 4070 options — both well worth it. Otherwise, you can still get...

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Nikolay Palaozov (laptopmedia.com)

Alienware m16 R2 Review – Striking the Balance Between Gaming and Productivity but the CPU Falls Short for Power Users

 

The Alienware m16 R2 is a well-built gaming laptop. Its solid chassis houses a great keyboard for both typing and gaming. The device has the typical Alienware distinctive design. You can also use the “Stealth” mode which turns off all the RGBs for a...

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...

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

Jun, 2024
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Expert review by : Kyle Barr (gizmodo.com)

Alienware m16 R2 Review: The Most Comfortable Gaming Laptop You Can Buy

 

Alienware's gaming laptop removes the butt for a slimmer fit, but the best part of the m16 R2 is its pleasant palm rest and clicky keyboard.

The Size is just about right to consider it portable for daily use. ; Solid performance amongst most games. ; The palm rest, keyboard, and trackpad feel really nice on the hands.

The screen isn't all too bright. ; The battery life is fair for a gaming laptop but not quite enough for daily work.

Alienware m16 R2 It has good performance for its price, but it's also a nicely portable 16-inch gaming laptop with the added benefit of being extremely usable. Alienware's redesign of the m16 R2 does all it sets out to do, making their gaming laptop...

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Nathan Ord (hothardware.com)

Alienware m16 R2 Review: A Multi-Purpose Sleeper Gaming Laptop

 

Review: A Balanced, Beautiful Gaming Machine With Leading-Edge Platform Tech Like Intel Meteor Lake, WiFi-7 And A GeForce RTX 4070

Apr, 2024
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Expert review by : Derek Sullivan (ultrabookreview.com)

Alienware m16 R2 review (2024 generation- Core Ultra 7, RTX 4060)

 

In fact, this year, Dell took a different approach. The Alienware m16 R2 of 2024 is more like the Alienware x16 of 2023 in design, only significantly

sturdy build quality and design, and much smaller and lighter than before ; still a decent 16-inch 16:10 screen ; good IO selection and placement ; balanced CPU/GPU performance ; fair internal CPU/GPU temperatures under load ; fairly priced

rather dim display, and not wide-gamut ; the power modes need more attention ; Advanced Optimus is still buggy ; mediocre speakers and webcam

Mar, 2024
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