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Rank 64 out of 78 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Dell Alienware

Alienware m16 R2

Name: Alienware m16 R2
Brand: Dell Alienware

around $2999

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

492 Pros

67%
29 reviews (4h 34m)

245 Cons

The Alienware m16 R2 is a powerful gaming laptop designed to deliver a premium experience, but with a few caveats. Its robust, all-metal chassis feels incredibly sturdy and premium, featuring a comfortable soft-touch keyboard deck and a surprisingly spacious touchpad. The vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display offers smooth gameplay with excellent response t...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

74%

76 vs 27

Performance

69%

104 vs 46

Build Quality

63%

59 vs 34

Display

68%

59 vs 28

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops)

70%

45 vs 19

Connectivity

Reviewer verdict

Across 29 YouTube reviews, the Dell Alienware Alienware m16 R2 earns an Index score of 3.7/5, ranking #64 among Gaming PCs & Laptops. Reviewers most often praise its build quality, performance, keyboard & trackpad (laptops), while the most common criticisms concern build quality, display.

The Alienware m16 R2 is repeatedly praised for its improved build quality and portability, with many reviewers (61 mentions) calling the chassis premium, sturdy, and more travel-friendly than the prior model. Reviewers also liked the 16-inch QHD+ display and high refresh-rate panels (35 mentions) for strong color accuracy, smooth motion and good contrast. The keyboard and trackpad received frequent positive notes (32 mentions) for comfortable key travel, large touchpad, and customizable RGB including a stealth mode. Performance, connectivity and battery life were also cited positively by multiple reviewers (29, 23, and 19 mentions respectively), noting solid gaming performance, plentiful ports including Thunderbolt and HDMI 2.1, and surprisingly long battery life for a gaming laptop.

Critics commonly pointed to weight and remaining heft despite improvements (30 mentions under build quality), and some reported minor chassis or screen flex and inconsistent exterior finish. Performance and thermal concerns surfaced in many reviews (19 and 18 mentions), with some reviewers finding the new CPU/configurations slower or warmer than prior models and fan noise loud under heavy load. The display drew criticism too (17 mentions) for not being the brightest option, lack of OLED/4K choices and occasional backlight bleed, while keyboard, software stability and limited high-end GPU options (several mentions across those categories) were also noted as drawbacks.

Analysis based on 29 YouTube reviews (4h 34m of video) with 492 pros and 245 cons extracted.

Pros (492)

Build Quality (104)

this laptop now fits into a regular sized backpack ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 1:43
soft touch rubber coating around the entire keyboard deck including the keys it feels so nice to touch and it doesn't pick up oily fingerprints ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 2:26
this thing is a looker ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 0:41
looks fantastic ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 0:49
sophisticated blend of power and subtlety ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 5:20
Alienware knows how to design a head turning laptop and the M16 R2 is no exception ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 0:44
understated design ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 5:35
high- performance gaming laptop that doesn't scream gamer ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 5:28
slightly thinner and lighter ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:39
Sleek minimalist approach ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 5:43
chassis a blend of sturdy materials exudes an air of Premium quality ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 5:46
smaller versatile form factor ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 6:53
it caters to those who need the top tier gaming performance in a compact design that can blend it into any environment ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 0:57
M16 R2 features dark side of the the moon anodized aluminum finish alen FX lighting ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 5:55
subtle alien wear branding adds A Touch of understated Elegance ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 5:51
sturdy metal lid plush keyboard deck an adjustable RGB lighting all contribute to the computer's undeniable industrial aesthetic ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 0:49
even better interior ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:32
great build quality ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:29
it turned out to be a GameChanger not only does it let you push the screen back 180° but it opens up space in the chassis for additional cooling ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 3:37
Alienware does give buyers the choice to add up to 8 TB of storage across two 4 TB nvme drives ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 4:04
very impressed by the top cover bottom cover and the keyboard deck ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 3:14
love how the bottom cover wraps around even the vent wraps around to give you more access to that vent ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 4:08
fantastic soft touch matte finish on the interior of the laptop that is just it feels so nice the touch ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 3:33
additional nvme slot in which you can add another drive ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 3:59
more premium feel compared to the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 3:46
we give the Alienware M16 R2 a passing grade on DIY upgradeability ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 5:07
really really good Design ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 4:16
nice and clean design ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 2:57
not a big thick heavy gaming laptop ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 0:54
sleek and futuristic build in a premium gray finish ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 3:14
just got Phillips head screws here so no fancy bits no torque screws anything of the sort ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 0:04
a great example of user upgradeability ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 9:38
removing the cooling van at the back has made the laptop much Slickers and reduce the weight from 3 kg to just 2.6 6 kg ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 4:22
Compact and portable ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 3:24
they've really made it easy for us ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 0:03
most of them are located at the back for easier Cable Management ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:56
this laptop still has a lot of uniqueness and everything about it is really stylish ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 4:35
all of the screws are the same length so you don't need to worry about screw length ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 0:37
looking pretty good ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 0:53
El M16 R2 does lay all the way flat ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 4:57
high and more premium chassis compared to most gaming laptops with higher quality materials ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 0:29
pretty heavy but not too bad given that it's a gaming laptop ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:13
materials are quite premium ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:01
very high quality as you can see there's very little Flex around the keyboard it's very well built ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:43
really nice uh build quality very stiff hinge very firm very low Flex on the chassis ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 0:47
definitely a bit more premium ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:01
sturdy ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 8:36
very nice soft rubber with a metal top lid and a metal Underside ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 0:38
sturdy yet easy to carry ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 9:30
perfect for travel ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 0:18
a light version ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 0:07
pretty stout ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 4:11
heavy enough that you can just lift it and it's not going to lift the other section up ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 3:02
replace your Wi-Fi card as well ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 14:50
Sleek easy to fit in a backpack ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 2:54
pretty sturdy ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 4:06
not bad for a lightweight ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 8:10
super easy to do this I absolutely love to see that kind of upgradeability ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 14:15
put in a second SSD you can do so right here ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 14:45
how premium it felt the solid aluminum top and the aluminum bottom really set the tone for the rest of the build and the soft touch material ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 0:48
Alienware absolutely nailed is the portability ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 5:55
feels like it's built like a tank ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 1:43
overall Aesthetics I love too ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 6:26
amazing build quality ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 0:12
fit and finish is fantastic and there's no flex or Creek ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 1:47
upgradeable I can upgrade the RAM I can upgrade the SSD there's two available nvme SSD slots ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 1:30
build quality of this laptop is fantastic ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 1:40
absolutely love the look and feel of this laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:37
feels more portable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 6:07
all the materials do feel premium ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 1:44
the form factor is sodm which is very exciting this might actually be upgradeable ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:15
upgradeable RAM ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 14:06
Alienware aesthetic ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 0:22
super lightweight ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 3:36
Dell's design makes upgrades and replacement straightforward ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 5:13
really really like the design, love the emboss 16 logo, alien head is RGB ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 1:14
fits the gamer aesthetic ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 3:43
known for their details ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 0:26
overall build quality is definitely good ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 1:59
designed for the laptop to last a lot longer ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:04
super slim ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 3:34
more rounded Corners giving it a slieker and more modern aesthetic ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 0:49
semi-new design ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 0:09
well constructed with a solid feel ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 0:54
The gray chassis gives it a refined look while the RGB backlit keyboard adds a splash of personality ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 0:46
Alienware's design has always been stunning and the M16 R2 is no exception ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 0:33
Sleek modern aesthetic that is both eye-catching and professional ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 0:40
a very big fan of the soft touch material covering the keyboard deck ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 2:24
really high quality metal ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 1:23
beautiful keyboard deck and the high quality metal continues, no flex ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 4:01
opens all the way back ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 4:50
overall build quality the M16 is a quality machine with a rich a chassis barely any flex and solid hinges ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 2:17
not seeing much fingerprints ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 3:30
thinner speaker bar up top ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:17
reduced weight and backpack space ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 1:43
really nice rubber feet ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 1:33
approximately 177% lighter and 22% smaller than the M16 R1 so it's more portable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 3:17
robust build ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 4:30
smaller it's easy to carry around ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 2:57
way shorter you're losing about an inch and a half ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 0:33
getting a more spacious model ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:19
amazingly well buil chassis with a ton of ports and an excellent keyboard Creature Comforts like stealth mode and g-sync ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 9:20
all metal rigid chassis so very durable and all metal design ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 12:05
more portable and lighter than before than the R1 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 11:50

Performance (76)

frame rates were silky smooth even on the highest settings and I didn't experience a single stutter or lag ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:39
during light use like writing this laptop was very Snappy ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:43
the M16 R2 delivers an immersive gaming experience that's hard to beat ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:46
you might as well use a little bit of dlss you're not going to notice the Fidelity loss at all and you're well above 60 ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 4:07
huge jump ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 10:07
performs well ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 3:45
Last of Us runs just quite well actually ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 5:11
delivers a very comfortable gaming experience ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:37
13th gen Intel core processors up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 490 laptop GPU and a boatload of ram to keep things running buttery smooth ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:04
really good Baseline the lows are good ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 5:47
very very playable ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 10:53
this chassis allows these components to run extremely close to their full performance even on the default balance performance mode ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 3:06
this thing can handle anything you throw at it from the most demanding Ada titles to intensive creative workloads ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:15
gaming performance this is where the M16 R2 truly shines ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:30
huge jump in performance ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 5:58
still very good regardless ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 9:24
you're still going to get really good performance here ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 4:54
easily ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 4:01
this Ultra 7 processor is more efficient than the older int 13th gen I9 in the Alienware x16 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 4:21
should run just fine on this device ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 8:50
you're very close to Native you're not really going to tell that the dlss is on and your performance goes way up ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 10:18
60 1600p native medium native is in no scaling slower paac game so it's obviously going to be very playable ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 3:44
your 0% lows are above 60 ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 4:40
Intel Core Ultra 9 Pro processor and an RTX 4070 GPU this machine effortlessly tackles the most demanding games ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:30
delivers impressive power ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:23
M16 R2 delivers smooth stutter-free gameplay allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the virtual worlds ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:43
power efficient Core Ultra processor with a powerful RTX 40 series GPU ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 15:30
The M16 R2 has 45 wat Intel Core Ultra H Ser processors with a 3D hybrid architecture and a dedicated AI engine to maximize the performance ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 5:08
punch for punch performance is great ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 3:03
equally great performance ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:36
offers a versatile platform ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 14:48
115 frames per second in Modern Warfare 2, or 217 frames per second in Apex Legends, or 251 frames per second in Fortnite ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 4:35
pushing numbers within the general ballpark of the refresh rate ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 7:26
latest Intel CPUs up to ultra 9 185h processor ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 0:11
lifelike lighting shadows and Reflections along with high frame rates in the most demanding AAA titles ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 1:37
alienware's impressive engineering has managed to push an immense amount of power into the chassis delivering some of the fastest gaming results ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:16
equipped with 32GB of ddr5 ram ensuring seamless multitasking and blazing fast performance ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 1:57
powered by Intel s16 Core Ultra 71 155h processor delivering a new era of performance with AI driven enhancements ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 1:01
more power than XPS 15 ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 1:19
impressive spec it comes with an Intel Ultra 7 chips an rx460 graphic cards and Q HD Plus 240 HZ display ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 0:26
massive 1tb SSD giving you plenty of space for your games files and applications all with lightning fast load times ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 2:18
this level of performance is exactly what Alienware is known for ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:23
machine learning the AI ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 4:30
the x16 delivers impressive results across the board ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:59
the x16 consistently takes the lead in overdrive mode ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:31
the built-in SSD does provide you with really fast read and write performance ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:43
put on a great show with 96 frames per second on Forza Horizon 5, 145 in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and 103 in Tiny Tina's Wonderland ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 4:23
the core i7 and the RTX 4070 make a great combination. They're both current gen mobile parts and they work really well for 1440p gaming, especially with titles that take advantage of features like dlss and frame generation ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 3:45
pushed Beyond 60 frames per second in one of the most system resource heavy games with settings wide open ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 3:57
SSD is plenty fast with no issues there ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 9:03
240 FPS straight to your eyeballs ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:26
almost all the titles played pretty good on ultra ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 12:51
packed with power ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 0:21
crushed no problem ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 5:53
the performance is incredible ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 5:14
gaming has been really solid ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:42
you can set this up in raid Zero from the factory if you just want things to be really fast ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:25
in game this is excellent for gaming ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 8:16
you can just press this button right here boom high performance mode enabled ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 8:52
16 GB of RAM running at 5600 megat transfers per second ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:10
Samsung nvme SSD that is 1 tbte ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:19
a direct line from the GPU directly to your display so it can get a little bit confused at times but for the most part that means that you're going to have an extra 10 or so FPS ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 9:11
16 GB of RAM ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:54
new Intel Core Ultra 7 processor ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 0:50
what kind of performance boost do you get from overclocking the CPU ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 5:00
Far Cry 6 at 1920x1200p you go from 124 frames in The Benchmark to 139 frames ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 5:04
Intel Core Ultra 9 185h processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 460 graphics card handle all modern games effortlessly ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 2:47
turning that overclock on you can see bumps that multi-core score up by like 7000 and also the single core score actually was about five percent better than on the legion 7 ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 6:45
isn't just for gaming it also perfect for work editing 4K videos working in After Effects or managing large databases runs smoothly ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 3:10
it does put down some serious performance ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 8:16
Intel 16 core Ultra 71 155h processor and 32GB ddr5 Ram multitasking is a breeze ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 1:57
able to run every single game and getting pretty much the entire power out of the RTX 4070 and Core Ultra 7 in Balance Mode ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 9:54
the 4070 performs very well in the smaller chassis ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 7:13
included one terabyte SSD has some excellent reads and wrs ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 4:21
gaming performance on this is very good ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 8:51
can play AAA titles ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 8:42

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (59)

keyboard is a dream to type on with per key RGB lighting and satisfyingly tactile feedback ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 2:34
trackpad is also responsive and accurate ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 2:38
the keyboard is comfortable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:53
keyboard is very comfortable with ample key travel each key is individually RGB lit and you're easily able to make out both the primary and secondary functions ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 7:28
comfortable typing experience with excellent travel ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 1:31
keyboard that's as much a pleasure to use as it is to behold ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:04
really nailed the RGB probably one of my favorites ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 7:56
we moved the keyboard up and expand the palr and touchpad making M16 R2 much more comfortable to use in the war work or school setting ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 3:51
dedicated mute button for online calls is a thoughtful touch ensuring uninterrupted Focus during work or online meetings ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:13
keys offer a satisfyingly tactile response with just the right amount of travel ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:06
included a brand new touchpad with the alien FX parameter so you can customize your lighting design with various animations and lighting options ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 6:11
really love the alien wear RGB it's not too harsh in the eyes it's very smooth ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 7:45
ring of RGB lighting around the multi-touch gesture sensitive touchpad ... looks actually really cool and it really provides a clean aesthetic for the whole laptop ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 6:12
the outline of the trackpad is just a super nice touch especially in the dark be able to see it and pop out ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 7:50
Alienware FX mode for adjusting lead lights which is also extremely good ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 1:52
the keyboard of this laptop provides an incredibly satisfying typing experience with a key travel up to 1.8 mm making typing very comfortable ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 5:19
RGB backlit keyboard allowing you to customize the lighting to match your gaming style ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 2:30
good trackpad ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 3:38
good keyboard ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 3:38
the LED on the alien wear is really bright almost reaching the level of the razors truly adding A Touch of Elegance to the machines rather than just being there like the ordinary products ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 5:07
nice thing you get the lighting on here ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 4:59
each keystroke feels precise and responsive making it perfect for Competitive Gaming or productive workflows ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 2:37
the trackpad is responsive and arguably one of the best ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 5:18
perky RGB ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 8:06
keyboard quality ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 7:55
the trackpad is also fantastic ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 1:12
a really nice looking laptop that is both inyour face with the rgbs on and very understated and professional when the rgbs are off ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 6:30
beautiful RGB goodness ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 0:08
The lighting on the Alienware M16 R2 is fantastic ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 2:02
rear lit alien head and a beautiful perky RGB keyboard ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 2:07
keyboard is an absolute joy to type on ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 3:20
the keyboard itself is one of the best keyboards ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 0:58
when you want it to be in your face you can make it that way or if you want it to be a little bit more understated maybe you're bringing it into like a professional environment uh you can turn on stealth mode and have it just look like a normal laptop ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 2:19
beautiful RGB Tron ring with multizone lighting ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 2:05
this keyboard is fantastic ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 10:34
loads of consistency between the keys there is heaps of travel ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 10:38
nice tactile bump at the top they don't bottom out in any sort of a weird way ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 10:47
trackpad it's overall pretty good the tracking solid ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 11:01
you get no number pad but you have this more spacious layout instead ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 1:13
they do do really well it's their keyboards ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 0:59
just this not just their normal keyboard option is a step above most others ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 1:09
comfortable keyboard and the large screen are great not only just for gaming but also for work ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 4:00
this isn't the mechanical option they even have a Cherry MX mechanical option ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 1:06
trackpad is really nice ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 5:50
great option for both games and typing longer texts ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:07
one of my favorite keyboards on a laptop right now ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:01
illuminated the touchpad which is also a lot bigger than before ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 2:08
made the deck a little bit longer a little bit more spacious bigger touchpad ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:06
dedicated volume buttons and a mute button and a microphone mute button very very convenient ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 5:41
larger Palm rest and a larger touchpad ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 3:10
love the RGB, full perky RGB and the key caps are nice and premium ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 4:57
introduced stealth mode in this one ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:25
new stealth mode button so if you press f2 right here you'll see all the lights turn off you get a more neutral white backlight and then even the lights in the back turn off ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:45
really cool RGB line touchpad ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:40
slightly larger in terms of the touchpad ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 1:12
nice keyboard 1.8 mm of key travel ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 1:01
comfortable keyboard with a pretty large touchpad ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 11:54
larger touchpad than last year ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 11:58
1.8 millim of key travel is really great here and I felt it very comfortable for typing out long documents emails and the like ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 7:21

Display (59)

the display is also very good for gaming ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:51
super fast display with a high refresh rate you'll never miss a single frame of the action ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 2:05
range of highresolution displays all with stunning color accuracy and Clarity ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 2:20
1600p native is actually doing very well really well actually ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 7:03
g-sync enabled ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 3:13
240 HZ display is a true highlight in fast-paced games ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 6:52
high refresh rate more than compensates delivering a truly immersive gaming experience ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 7:13
It also offers a QHD 240 HZ display that delivers Rich color and smooth gameplay without screen tearing ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 5:31
every movement feels incredibly responsive giving you a Competitive Edge ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 7:02
perfect for gamers because to its 16-in Q HD Plus display 2560 x600 pixels 240 hertz refresh rate and compatibility for NVIDIA gsync ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 0:58
M16 display is a g-sync display ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 8:04
16in QHD plus 1600p 240Hz monitor 100% srgb Optimus CV plus Nvidia gsync ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 2:00
16-in display has a refresh rate of 165 Hz ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 7:12
a panel with a high refresh rate and adaptive sync technology, like Nvidia's g-sync ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 7:54
16-in QHD display featuring an ultra smooth 200 and 40 HZ refresh rate and 3 milliseconds response time with a 2560x1600 resolution and 100% color accuracy ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 0:22
the laptop display is extremely high quality sharp with a refresh rate up to 240 HZ even just scrolling the mouse feels good ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 6:59
240 HZ panel which is awesome for gaming ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:39
when combined with the ultra fast 240 HZ display gaming experience is nothing short of stunning ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:19
stunning visuals with vibrant colors sharp details and buttery smooth gameplay ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 0:41
the experience is buttery smooth ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:41
getting close to 100% dcp3 which is really good ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 7:01
an average Delta e2000 of 1.42 which is absolutely fantastic ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:46
matte display ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 3:58
less than two to do professional color work ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:53
covers 100% of srgb ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:37
the color accuracy of this panel is absolutely fantastic ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:34
an average Delta e ITP of 6.54 which is again really good ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:14
240 HZ panel and 1600p ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:30
great colors ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 5:32
anti-glare screen ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 7:00
very fluid with no ghosting ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 5:34
16 by 10 Edition which is just fantastic ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 5:38
Quad HD display ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 3:00
screen specs also make great for watching movies and editing photos or videos ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 2:34
16in QHD plus display with 165 HZ refresh rate is high highlight here a real treat for gamers the visuals are smooth and detailed in games ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 2:22
240 Herz display ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 2:58
100 srgb and 99.9 DC ip3 that's pretty impressive results ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 2:57
100% color accuracy ensures vibrant and lifelike colors ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 1:31
incredibly smooth visuals ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 1:24
16-in QHD screen with a 240 HZ refresh rate and a remarkable 3 milliseconds response time ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 1:14
display handles motion and reduces blurring providing you with a Competitive Edge ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 1:46
in most situations this looks just as vibrant and as beautiful to look at as most other screens ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 7:35
pretty good coverage of the color gamut ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:32
response time is incredibly fast ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 8:49
response times are very Snappy for an IPS ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:56
16-in 240 HZ display ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 2:48
bezels have been shrunk down significantly ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:13
240 Herz refresh rate for that smooth gaming experience ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:10
color accurate ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:36
nice display overall ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:48
refresh rate has been bumped up to 240 HZ ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:53
contrast is pretty solid and so is Factory calibration ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 5:13
qhc plus resolution it's 2560 x600 16 to 10 aspect ratio ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:40
higher refresh rate than it's bigger sibling here the M18 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:53
variable fresh rate ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:58
240 HZ refresh rate ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:51
no pwm or screen flickering ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:47
16-in qhc plus IPS display you got 240 HZ in terms of the refresh rate g-sync support ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 12:01
really good contrast an excellent Black Level good white point and overall a very good display ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:41

Connectivity (45)

the ethernet port does support 2.5 gig speeds ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 9:07
you can connect an external monitor directly to the dedicated GPU via the HDMI or one of the two USBC ports ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 9:01
its memory storage and Wi-Fi are upgradeable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:55
1080 pixel webcam and Wi-Fi 7 you can be confident that your online conversations will be crystal clear ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 1:39
variety of connectors available for connecting devices ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 1:35
micro SD card reader fantastic for expanding your storage ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 12:00
2.5 GB ethernet port ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 5:40
has a generous amount of external connectivity ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 5:29
all the ports you know Thunderbolt USBC HDMI 2.1 ethernet ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 3:45
upgradeable m.2 storage ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 2:59
extra m.2 slots and support for up to 9 terabytes of storage ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 10:05
good mix of Port location so if you wanted to everything plugged into the back, except ethernet, you could absolutely do that ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 13:31
connectivity is another highlight, includes Thunderbolt support for Ultra fast data transfer and external displays ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 2:46
the port selection is well thought out on this laptop ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:52
fhd camera for seamless video calls and facial recognition login for added convenience and Security ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 3:05
two slots here for ssds to be upgraded these are PCI E Gen 4 sloth both of them ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 2:53
Wi-Fi 7, I don't really see any point to want to upgrade that you've already got the latest and greatest here ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 3:11
2.5 GB land which I really like to see ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:55
accessible to both of the sodium slots as well as two m.2 pcie gen 4 ssds ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 4:34
HDMI 2.1 ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:47
Thunderbolt 4 support ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 0:43
webcam quality was good really good color replication in particular particular um with good like skin tone replication and some decent detail ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 5:54
Thunderbolt 4 USB type-c that connects directly to the dgpu ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:45
two type A ports that are in the exact correct spot ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:34
tons of ports located at both the back and sides of the machine so there's no shortage of Port selection there ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 1:24
pretty good selection with the power jack Mini display port HDMI 2.1 a thunderbolt 4 port a USBC two USB A's a Micro SD card and a headset Jack ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 2:26
all the ports are at the back of this laptop making for a really clean design ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 2:13
Intel WiFi 7 on board ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:30
10hp webcam ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 5:57
IR sensors up here so you can use Windows hello facial recognition ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 13:28
speeds up to 40 gbits per second ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 2:38
audio jack ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 2:25
addition of HDMI 2.1 and thund 2 ensures support for high-speed data transfers and external displays ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 2:15
Thunderbolt Gen 4 ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 2:35
ethernet port ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 2:18
SD reader ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 2:43
well equipped with a variety of ports for both gaming and productivity ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 1:37
Thunderbolt ports provide excellent connectivity options ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 1:02
you still have a Micro SD card slot right here ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 3:10
almost no sacrifices when it comes to Ports and the M16 is still very well equipped for almost all occasions ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 2:34
second m.2 2280 SSD slot for storage expansion ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 4:26
can hook up three monitors to this which is awesome ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 2:16
pretty good Port selection ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 4:06
getting an ethernet port ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 1:53
two m.2 slots compatible with 22 80 Gen 4 ssds ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:24

Battery Life (Laptops) (39)

supports USBC charging so you can just carry a smaller charger with you ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 9:13
improve our battery life the laptop includes a 90w hour battery with the express Charge 2.0 which give us less downtime to achieve a full charge ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 5:45
battery life is actually a little bit better than the legion Pro 5 ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:51
7 hours of battery life ... pretty fantastic ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 6:57
Nvidia's technology called Advanced Optimus, which intelligently switches between the discrete and integrated GPU which saves power ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 3:13
just as good of battery life and color gimi range ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:42
functions well as a gaming centered laptop with a very good battery life ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 14:42
slightly smaller 240 WT charger block ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 3:19
good battery life ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 0:28
better battery life with these CPUs ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 4:16
the extremely high capacity battery ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 3:36
all day battery life up to 8 hours ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 4:20
when performing light Tas it optimize power consumptions to a lower level which is the value of this new Chips it's very efficient ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 6:44
this will last an hour longer even if you turn on some Led as I'm showing you now and keep the laptops in Balance mode suitable for mix task still last somewhere around 5 hours I think this is a remarkable change so I can bring it outside without worrying about bringing a charger along ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 3:13
the alien wear charger is also a g charger it has power of the 240 W but the design is quite Compact and has a curved shape ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 3:39
another improving aspect is the battery life ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 2:35
with this M16 R2 version the usage time could come up to 8 hours when you put it on the steal mode and turn off all the lightline ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 2:45
90w hour battery ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 4:43
the 90w hour battery ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 15:21
over 7 and 1/2 hours in our battery life endurance test which is pretty good for a laptop like this ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 15:29
7 to9 hours is insane for a gaming laptop ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:04
100 wat PD support through both of the USBC ports and on our testing it was absolutely excellent ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 10:47
this changes that I am getting about 7 to 8 hours maybe 9 if I really dim the brightness and turn off all the RGB ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 2:55
battery on battery was great so there's no issue there ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 10:25
longer battery life ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:43
much more power efficient ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:02
fhd camera for video calls and streaming the clarity is excellent ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 3:12
impressive battery life for a gaming laptop ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 2:55
fairly decent performance on battery ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 11:44
8+ hours of battery life ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 9:36
stealth mode button also puts the laptop into quiet mode so if you're just taking notes or watching videos and you don't need the laptop's FL performance you can kind of reduce that and improve your battery life all with a single button press ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 2:19
bigger battery so you're getting longer battery life ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:26
nice small 240W charger ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 2:22
impressive with more than 8 hours in our Wi-Fi web surfing test ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 8:51
can also be charged via a USB type-c charger ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 10:20
90w hour battery ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 0:51
battery capacity is actually slightly bigger this year at 90 wat hours despite having a smaller chassis design ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 9:42
real world mixed usage I'm getting around eight hours ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 9:49
The capacity is enough for around 7 hours of video playback ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 1:01

Cooling (32)

dead silent ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:50
when gaming this laptop doesn't get uncomfortably warm to the touch and the fan noise is reasonable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:49
the fans are barely on ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 1:41
this chassis is the right size to adequately cool the Intel Core Ultra processor and RTX 470 inside ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:40
I can barely now I can't hear the fans at all ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 1:54
advanced cool system keeps the laptop running cool even during intense gaming sessions so you can say goodbye to Thermal throttling ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:59
can quickly cycle through your different fan modes by clicking the F1 key and you can see it actually changes colors which is really cool ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 8:12
the M16 R2 provides more efficient cooling per wat over the previous generation ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 3:07
redesigned cooling system improves its form factor by 15% making it noticeably lighter and smaller than its predecessor ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 0:41
vent along the bottom is completely open so both the fans and the heat pipe have great ventilation ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 4:18
what's special about this year is that Dell has added a Stell mode button at the F2 key turning it on will automatically lock the system to quiet mode and the fan will immediately reduce the speed and the alien wear logo lead at the back and the lead at the trackpad will also turn off this mode is suitable for when you take the laptop outside or performs light regular task ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 1:27
when set up to Performance mode the fan doesn't need to be too loud the laptop remains very cool and the performance is more enough for gamings ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 6:06
it still has a cooling van at the back so the cooling efficiency is still the same ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 4:15
great overall thermals ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 13:35
The Thermals were great ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 5:46
temperatures on the palmrest and the keyboard remained excellent through even the heaviest gaming sessions ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 9:09
fan noise while present not too bad it's very deep too so it's it's not very distracting ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 4:50
58 DB It produced was quite comfortable due to its tone ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 9:30
strikes a good balance of being thick while also being portable and then also giving you good performance thermals ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 0:52
there's an option there to overclock the CPU ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 4:37
redesigned rubber feet now raised along entire perimeter this not only enhances stability but also significantly improve cooling efficiency ensuring better airflow during intensive tasks ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 1:06
doesn't get too hot physically to the touch when gaming ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 14:35
better thermals and much quieter experience when gaming compared to g16 while getting the same frame rates ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 13:41
quality of life additions: silent mode ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 8:59
strikes a really good balance between its physical size and its thermals ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 14:55
if you want it to be silent it can be silent ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 9:20
stealth mode so if you're using this in an office environment it'll be a little bit more understated ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 1:14
remains very quiet when in Balance mode ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 9:44
cooling system here employed has been very good keeping the surface temperatures at Bay never getting overly hot ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 9:06
handy stealth mode feature tied to the F2 key which toggles a system to quiet mode without needing to First launch Alienware command ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 7:30
virtually no thermal throttling underload ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 8:59
stealth mode ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 12:19

Overall (26)

powerful stylish and well-built gaming laptop that's sure to impress even the most demanding Gamers ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 3:45
the M16 R2 boasts some seriously impressive specs ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 1:01
The Alienware M16 R2 is a very good gaming laptop ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:24
this laptop is a beast in every sense of the word offering unmatched performance a stunning display and a premium build quality that's hard to find elsewhere ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 3:14
not bad not bad at all ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 3:34
good ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 0:45
create a more comfortable mobile experience ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 3:18
refined design thoughtful features and outstanding performance ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 8:01
the M16 R2 achieved this goal by striking the perfect balance between performance mobility and flexibility ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 0:49
rear Port placement smooth 240 HZ display and Powerful specs ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 8:06
strikes the best overall balance ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 7:58
this one's pretty special ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 0:28
versatile system with top-notch construction and performance ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 1:46
impressive combination of portability power and design ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 0:28
Gaming on it was fine. Using it for work was fine. The construction was fine ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 7:28
the speaker setup on this laptop sounds decent ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:18
this change is aimed to enhance the user experience making it more enjoyable to use ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 4:10
the projection and the clarity is excellent ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:22
perfect sweet spot ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 0:44
in this 2024 version is a complete Transformations personally I find much better in quality compared to the Lenovo Legions and it's a highly recommend choice if you're looking for a premium laptops that can serve both work and entertainment needs or if you require High Mobil abilities for studying purposes ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 7:44
speakers that sound pretty good as long as you're not doing mids highs and lows all at the same time ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 4:47
everything about the laptop is pretty solid all around from thermals to usability to upgradeability ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 15:00
volume wise they do get pretty loud at around 87 DB ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 4:51
a more balanced approach and it works out really well ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:21
nice blend of Both Worlds ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:13
perfect laptop for someone who is in college ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 9:28

Value (21)

the price is fair compared to other premium gaming laptops ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 0:58
you definitely get what you pay for ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 3:12
reasonably priced ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 10:37
fantastic upgrade path ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 0:36
the right combination of parts to make it an affordable portable Powerhouse ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 0:04
Intel Core i7 13700 HX CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU on sale for $1399.99 ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 2:14
1 TB SSD and 16 GB of ddr5 RAM ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 9:43
surprised by their value and performance ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 2:26
laptop definitely feels more premium than most laptops that come with an RTX 470 ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 7:46
cost effective ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 8:14
most cost effective ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 0:15
premium box ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 0:39
1 terabyte ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:56
one of the most affordable laptops from Alienware ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 0:14
1tb SSD provides Ample Storage for games applications and media while also ensuring fast load times and quick file transfers ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 2:37
easily exchange or upgrade your system memory ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 3:51
two slots for the much more common 2280 ssds that are usually more affordable and come in higher capacities ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 3:42
having that 32 gigs in there versus the default 16 ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Ram Upgrade Install #alienware #har @ 4:52
ram is upgradeable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 4:32
two sodim FIT up to 64 GB of ddr5 5600 MHz Ram in dual Channel mode ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:02
CPU can support up to 96 GB ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:11

Graphics (16)

has a mux switch Advanced Optimus gsync and even free sync ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:19
the game looks great ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 5:04
graphics performance is as good as you're going to get from a laptop with an RDX 4070 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 4:46
the Fidelity is well it's identical realistically ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 6:12
paired with Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Ser Graphics up to 4070 so you can steal play all your favorite games wherever you are ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 5:22
also do very well in 1080P or FHD plus ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 6:47
latest Nvidia Graphics up to an RTX 470 ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 0:33
The RTX 4070 functions really well at pushing High Fidelity Graphics at 1440p or QHD plus ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 6:40
paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4078 GB graphics card this laptop brings you next level visuals with support for R tracing and dlss 3.0 ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 1:24
RTX 4080 here at least performs as we would expect ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 8:56
Nvidia RTX 470 ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 6:33
Nvidia Advanced Optimus so you have gsync in there ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 9:07
Intel Arc GPU ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:30
RTX 47m ▶ TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 @ 1:21
GeForce RTX 4078 GB graphics card delivers outstanding performance easily running the latest titles at high settings with stunning Graphics ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 2:16
updated uh internals uh like I said up to an RTX 47d you know new generation of processor ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 2:40

Software & OS (15)

M16 R2 boasts a powerful sound system that delivers immersive audio ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 2:47
new stealth mode which will reduce the distractions when you take the M16 R2 into more public settings like airplanes coffee shops or the office ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 4:02
fantastic customization options ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 12:44
what I like the most is the interface of the Alienware command sensor software ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 0:43
latest windows 11 Pro operating system optimized for both gaming and productivity ▶ DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 40 @ 2:57
with this new version it has been completely redesigned it has a fewer buttons a simpler and more userfriendly interface and still retain the futuristic Vibe of the Alienware ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 0:55
Windows hello for logging in ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 0:55
didn't have to remove an antivirus ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 6:21
speakers are truly excellent ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:40
amazing six speaker system and they sound ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 4:04
we can disable it we can go in the software we can flip a switch and then it doesn't automatically go to Performance mode which I quite appreciate ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 8:40
sound quality is decent for a laptop offering deep bass and clear dialoges it's well-rounded setup ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 2:39
one nice thing I can say is you get a very nice and extensive BIOS with Dell systems ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 4:15
Windows 11 Pro providing a smooth and userfriendly interface with enhanced gaming features ▶ Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-C @ 3:27
super easy uh process to install on this laptop ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Ram Upgrade Install #alienware #har @ 4:54

Cons (245)

Build Quality (46)

doesn't deliver that tank-like build quality of alien wees of old there is a little bit of screen flex and even some minor chassis Flex ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 2:12
still heavy ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 1:58
neither thin nor really light ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 12:07
overall design feels a little bit too safe ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 12:17
we have to remove the Sumo Shelf at the back of the previous M16 ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 2:01
missing RGB Caboose at the back ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 11:57
but that is not an easy thing to do ▶ Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive @ 2:38
pretty hefty for a laptop ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 1:41
boring black color ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 2:12
wouldn't recommend throwing it around willy-nilly ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 12:31
RAM is soldered ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 3:02
isn't any labeling as to where is NVIDIA and where is Intel ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 3:41
very cheap product here so you can see that this is getting scratched no matter ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 1:33
some chassis vibration here starting to show ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 0:27
this thing weighs close to 6 lbs which makes it one of the heaviest laptops ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:15
The exterior finish is inconsistent ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:35
fairly heavy for this size ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 6:29
only about probably 8 ft total length ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 4:00
when you close the lid you'll notice that the edges don't stay flush to the bottom deck ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:45
heavy ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 3:02
size backpack uh due to this massive extension at the back that houses the cooling system ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:28
on my unit I noticed that the hinge creaks slightly as I open it every now and then ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 1:55
if you flick it a little bit you can see it will kind of shake a little bit ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 4:01
I feel like there's a lack of fresh innovation in the overall look ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 4:47
resolution on the webcam I feel like could be a lot higher ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 6:02
the memory is soldered onto the PCB which is another big red flag ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:31
cable is not very long sadly for the power adapter ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 3:56
very fragile though aluminum is quite soft so be very careful with this bottom cover ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 2:15
speakers are really nothing special they're not bad but they're not great either ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 5:00
5.73 lb is a little heavy ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop @ 6:41
there's there's not a lot going on there it's loud but there's no base whatsoever ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 12:01
these do not match up to what they have been able to achieve and it's especially disappointing cuz Dell on their XPS line has really f fantastic speakers and it's kind of sad that that technology wasn't able to make it over here ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 12:16
massive power adapter ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 0:38
kind of look like a laptop from like 3 4 years ago this really isn't giving me designed in 2023 Vibes ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:04
very bad placement ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 1:41
deeper than a lot of other 6in machines due to the extend rear events ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 1:56
reasonably Hefty for a 6in gaming laptop coming at 2.72 kg ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 1:52
motherboard is still inverted so if you want to repaste that Vapor chamber you need to dism of the whole laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 7:23
fingerprints still show up especially around the keyboard area ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 1:20
if you plan to take it on the go often keep its size and weight in mind ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 4:07
sadly once inside there isn't a lot to look at ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 6:42
3 Kg including the charger the the weight is noticeable ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 1:26
willing to sacrifice portability for topnotch performance ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 4:20
it is so chunky ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 2:25
the really putting the brick into power brick coming in at 1.4 Kilograms and then the total weight we'll have to take Dell's word for it 3.3 kilograms which is 700 grams more than the last gen Alienware ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 2:31
weight is obviously relative...but picking this guy up I would definitely say it is heavy as heck ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 2:15

Display (34)

my unit exhibited a little bit of backlight bleed in the bottom part of the screen and the colors while accurate for viewing content on screen are bad for professional color work ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 6:54
I don't like the film Grant should turn that off ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 5:06
for a laptop in this price range I'm disappointed the display should be brighter ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 6:32
display may not boast the most vibrant colors or the highest peak brightness ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 7:06
not the brightest screen ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 10:59
no 4K screen option ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 4:42
the thick bezels uh make the 16 by10 display feel more like a 16x9 screen ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 4:53
the peak brightness output is around 362 nits which isn't the brightest out there ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:50
display brightness was only 276 nits ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 1:05
the display on this laptop is also not the most top tier ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:30
it's not the most detailed 1080p sensor that I've come across on a gaming laptop ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:07
if you're in a room that has direct sunlight 276 nits really really may not be enough ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 1:23
low display brightness at 276 nits, lower color gamut being only 100% rrgb And 80% of the P3 color gamut ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 14:13
not particularly bright ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 3:55
so grainy and overall trash looking ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 13:02
this has 300 nits with which is nothing right that's not great ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:29
look really blocky and kind of blotchy and overall just not particularly flattered by what I am seeing ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 12:48
compounded by the gamma leaning a little bit towards the darker end so things that are black are going to be more blacker on here so you're dark areas might be not quite as bright as you would expect ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:19
it only covers srgb you don't get a wider color space than that ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:40
the one area I wish that they improved on a little bit was the screen ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:25
you try and take this outside not going to happen you are not going to see a thing ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 4:15
brightness maxed out at 350 nits ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 5:36
in this day and age this is way too low when all of Dell's competitors offer a 500 plus knit screen and even OLED and mini LED display options ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 5:38
300 nit screen is dimmer than all of its peers ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:47
it's not HDR ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 2:46
color gamut a little bit disappointing in certain areas, only 81% of adobe RGB, dcip 3 is only 84% ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 6:33
only display option, no mini LED option, no OLED option ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 8:20
brightness might be an issue, only 330 nits ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 8:02
wish that there were better display options ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 15:10
greens look a little bit duller ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 7:45
definitely not a bad screen… but it also does not really offer something to write home about ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 5:20
no OLED option ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:50
like to see it closer or over 400 nits we don't get that here although 309 nits is not too bad ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 5:18
didn't see an option for hdr on this display ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 6:08

Cooling (28)

fan noise was loud ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:27
it did feel a little warm to the touch though during these tasks ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:47
overdrive mode should be ignored completely it ramps the fans up to 66 DB which is insanely loud ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 3:20
a bit balmy when things with an average temperature of 99° ... really warm for a laptop ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 8:45
held the Core Ultra 7 155h processor at a steady of 77° ... does feel a bit warm ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 8:56
fans are going to be noticeable when they ramp up ... 66.7 db ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 9:41
13700 HX version was on average about 7° cooler ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 10:57
This does cause the sides of the laptop to get a bit warm over time ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 13:16
only got two fans which I believe the last year we had four fans ▶ Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 @ 2:44
the fan is much louder in this mode and the performance Improvement is not really significant ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 6:19
gets a little bit loud Under full load ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 4:47
noise levels exceed 50 DB which can be quite noticeable in quieter environments ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:52
this laptop isn't exactly quiet ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 9:38
fan noise testing at Max fans this thing was 65 DB which is super loud ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 10:15
didn't really get super quiet in any of those modes ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 10:53
getting really warm around this ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 13:37
really loud ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 3:03
automatically goes to Performance performance mode which is why is this 100% GPU fan speed ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 7:29
these are kicking out a lot of heat and I imagine if you to play games for half an hour an hour or so your hand over here is going to be getting very toasty ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 13:48
noticed a lot of heat pumping out either side of the laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 9:15
CPU hit 100° Centigrade almost instantly ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 8:10
heat that it pumps out of the sides did annoy me when heavily gaming directly on the laptop ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:59
during extended use the laptop gets warm and the fan nose becomes noticeable ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 3:22
took away the large cooling exhaust behind the display ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 1:57
end up with a louder machine ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 8:10
no dedicated thermal pads for the memory modules ▶ 🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade o @ 3:21
can R run hot at times under load ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 12:28
fans ramp up especially in performance mode when you're doing gaming 4K video editing reaching as high 55 56 DB which is noticeable ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 9:21

Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (28)

has a non-standard layout the middle rows have been shifted to the left to make room for the dedicated mic and volume buttons ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 7:46
The trackpad is very mediocre ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 8:04
you'll probably want to use a gaming mouse for serious gaming sessions ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 2:41
I experienced lots of keyboard Mis presses because of this ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 7:54
you can't upgrade it to the same Cherry MX keyboard available on the Alienware x16 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 7:37
keyboard is decent, but full arrow pad and shorten shift key is not our favorite ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 5:51
doesn't have the clicky sensation of mechanical choices ▶ Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 @ 1:26
only thing I don't like about the laptop is the 3/4 size shift key ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 8:42
trackpad is set a little to the left… it's not dead center ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 9:07
it's on the smaller side ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 5:21
these mechanical switches on the keyboard sound sharp and while I commend the low profile nature and the stability of these Keys it's just not something that I would use in a classroom setting uh or even a cafe it's guaranteed to make you the center of attention ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 5:02
no number pad ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 8:10
touchpad is plastic and not as big as it could be ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 8:21
briefly complain about the trackpad ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 10:59
trackpad it is Tiny compared to the amount of space that they could have used ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 2:14
they don't offer the mechanical keyboard that comes with the x16 unfortunately that's not an option ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 1:02
just wish there was more of it ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 11:10
I do like that lighting and I was a little bit upset that it was gone initially ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 2:08
it's not the best trackpad I've ever used my MacBook definitely beats it out and I do wish it were a glass trackpad like in the x16 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 1:14
Cherry MX mechanical switch which does feel even better though it is quite loud ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 3:28
trackpad although quite small for today's laptops ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 3:06
would have liked for them to have Cherry MX switches ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 5:30
key travel is a bit too short ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 5:02
no RGB in the back ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 2:03
plasticky surface and spongy clicks can unfortunately not quite keep up with the excellent keyboard ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:39
don't get a mechanical keyboard option anymore ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:27
mechanical keyboard and the RTX 480 and 490 options have been dropped ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 12:23
no longer get a mechanical option like you did with the R1 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 6:55

Performance (27)

in geekbench which tests a variety of short running performance tasks the core Ultra 7 disappoints ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 3:32
this game when a lot of happens like a lot of calc this game is very CPU heavy as well when something happens like you know you cast the spell uh and there's like effect load in or something like that you will get drop frames ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 7:34
Witcher does sometimes suffer from Shimmer at the higher resolution scaling ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 6:17
hits is just going to be a game that doesn't run well at Nvidia gpus you really have to get up the stack quite quite a bit with Nvidia ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 2:51
the lows drop down the 4060 and the 4070 lack the memory bandwidth and the memory bust to very really excel in Hogwarts Hogwarts is the fraud detector where it doesn't really care how much you upscale it doesn't care how cool your GPU is in terms of you know raw FPS what it cares about is how actually powerful your GPU is especially memory bus and memory bandwidth ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 2:13
you can see those drops there ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 7:30
the lows are still bad that's just memory bus there's nothing you can do you can throw in all the shenanigans you want um you know all the upscaling you want it's just Nvidia Hogwarts detects that Nvidia gpus typically lack memory bus or memory band with ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 3:06
fell an average within 4% of the R1's performance ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 10:52
Photoshop that's an area that we could use a little bump in performance ▶ I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i @ 2:05
latency was also not great at 131 NS ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 8:51
balers Gate 3 wasn't happy on this laptop ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 8:49
alienware's decision to equip the x16 with Intel's meteor L CPUs left me questioning their strategy ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 7:14
64 ram speed test was not super fast ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 8:45
kind of harder in some games to really boost the FPS ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 11:32
cinch r24 multicore score was good but not amazing ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 9:07
the performance just does not scale as well in certain games and titles ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 12:00
balers Gate 3 stuttering in between turns ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 11:14
cyberpunk 2077 eluvium Hogwarts all three of those struggled with 1% lows and with significant stuttering when everything was set to ultra because it only has 8 gigs of vram at QHD resolution ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 12:11
wasn't able to quite match the Rog strix g16 which you'd think would be pretty similar ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 10:03
very average scores ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 7:50
CPU performance is very lackluster ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:50
overall I'm very disappointed and if you're looking for CPU performance you might want to look elsewhere ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 8:48
essentially slower than last year's i7 13700 HX ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 5:48
average numbers across the board ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 4:48
switching between modes… does not really do a lot when it comes to Performance ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 8:02
about 10 to 15% less than last year's model in terms of single and multi-core performance ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 8:13
less performance over last year's model ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 12:36

Software & OS (23)

this laptop literally powered off mid game and restarted ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 10:12
I did not find it easy to use at all ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 9:40
little bit of poping ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 5:34
The sound isn't great the speakers don't get as loud as they should and they completely lack base ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 9:19
stability issues ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 10:02
that weird sparkly thing you're seeing there is my game capture that is not present on the actual system those like the tearing and that generally is just my game capture ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 9:36
confusing software with multiple apps for same functionality ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 12:36
I can't switch between different performance modes ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:31
a bunch of software issues from existing x16 R2 users ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 2:02
issue during initial setup phase:booted into a super low resolution with large glitched Windows mouse and couldn't get out without hard reboot ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 6:42
had to do a few things in the command center to prevent popups and to prevent settings from change ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 7:13
I still struggled with the installation of this software so I had to reinstall Windows which was a massive ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:54
npu with our Intel processor which we now know is not powerful enough to do most of the AI things that come with Microsoft co-pilot so uh it's useless ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 7:02
I actually had to reinstall Windows just to get Alienware Command Center working everything else I tried didn't work ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:46
anyware command center they'll have improved it since last year but is still one of my least favorite pieces of soft Ware for controlling any laptop out there ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 9:51
this laptop's biggest problem first though the Alienware Command Center which ties in it was bad last year and it's still buggy and bad this year this is a major problem ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 3:12
maybe because Command Center is so bad when when they try and add new features it just kind of breaks ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 4:55
the wildest part about this is you can literally overclock the video card from command center but have to go to bios to overclock the CPU ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 4:48
when my command center app was updating something went wrong and every time I tried opening it the menus just all like spun and it wouldn't let me actually do anything anymore so I uninstalled it and tried reinstalling it like six times using the Dell installer and nonetheless ever fixed it it just still kept doing the same problem ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 3:39
wish there was just more bass, can't compete with the RG6 2024 model ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 6:12
2 megapixel webcam once again only delivers average quality ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 3:17
wish the speakers were a little bit better ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 15:05
same buk with unreliable sleep Behavior ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 6:54

Connectivity (19)

plugging a regular network cable into the ethernet port will definitely get in the way of your mouse ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 8:35
webcam isn't good ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 9:37
the port location suck ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 8:28
why is there a Micro SD card reader in a laptop this large there should be a full-sized one ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 8:54
one day the Wi-Fi was completely gone ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 10:21
pull down tabs to lock ethernet port, which we don't love so much ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 5:40
port selection is good not great ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 5:42
no SD card reader ▶ Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed @ 3:54
you also get two type A ports which are 5 GB per second versus 10 GB per second that's common among other gaming laptops ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 3:28
expandable ethernet port means you're going to have to lift the laptop up to unplug and unplug that cable which is not great ▶ Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks @ 5:33
being delivered over a barrel Jack ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 0:29
sadly though there is no ethernet port ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 2:38
real pain having to keep reaching around the back of the laptop to plug all your devices in there ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 2:21
wish they put the ethernet port at the back ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 3:06
wish that the USB type A ports weren't on the right ▶ Alienware M16 2024 Review @ 2:36
instead of a full SD card slot you now get a Micro SD card slot ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 3:03
unfortunately only a Micro SD card reader with Soo transfers ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 2:41
Wireless transfer rates are a little slow compared to the competition ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 3:13
missing from the original M16 is the mini display port ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 3:05

Battery Life (Laptops) (14)

when running on battery performance does drop by a good amount ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:53
battery life isn't great ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 6:18
forcing discrete GPU requires extra battery life ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 3:32
battery life while decent for everyday tasks takes a significant hit during intense gaming sessions ▶ Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienw @ 7:19
this thing is huge uh it's a 330 W brick and it is massive ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 3:43
not super portable friendly setup ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 3:58
the x16 is equipped with only a 90w battery which significantly affects its overall battery life ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 10:04
battery life test was pretty poor ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 10:30
best used as a stationary device ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 3:57
battery life isn't a strong suit for gaming laptops and the Alienware M16 R2 is not acception for basic task like text editing or video streaming it lasts for about 4 hours for gaming the battery drains in less than an hour ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly a @ 3:29
I got terrible battery life around two hours ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 3:05
despite advertising the USBC Port says Thunderbolt they don't support USBC charging so you're stuck taking the 1400 Grand power brick with you everywhere ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 8:28
gaming pushing it under maximum load you're looking at no more than about an hour ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 9:53
charged via a USB type-c charger although much slower of course ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 10:23

Graphics (10)

Maxes outed an RTX 4070 so it will underperform other 16in gaming laptops with more powerful Graphics ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 1:10
the lack of an option to upgrade to at least an RTX 4080 definitely holds this laptop back ▶ Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? @ 5:14
Nvidia uh Falls way behind AMD ▶ 2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video @ 2:42
Advanced Optimus felt a bit sluggish ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 3:23
RTX 4070 was the ceiling ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 13:55
A 4070 is not powerful enough to push 4K performance ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 6:55
new system caps out at a 4070 ▶ Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming @ 1:23
wished for higher NG GPU options and maybe even a slightly more exciting display ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 9:13
a bit of a bummer that you can not get the M16 with RTX 480 or 490s anymore ▶ Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! @ 7:06
don't get the higher end GPU options like the 407 4080 and the 4090 here you get a 4070 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 0:30

Value (9)

the price the Alienware M16 R2 is a premium gaming laptop and it comes with a premium price tag ▶ Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? @ 3:02
overshadowed by its competition at this level ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 13:17
expensive ▶ Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alien @ 8:34
the price is too high ▶ Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION @ 0:21
definitely a bit expensive ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 16:17
max spec version that's 3,800 bucks...don't buy that one just upgrade it yourself ▶ I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 @ 16:37
Ram is sadly solded on with this model and comes with just 16 GB or 32 GB options ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 7:02
cannot understand why there is no 64 GB option anybody needing 64 GB of RAM is going to have to look elsewhere ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 7:12
not a huge upgrade over the R1 ▶ Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? @ 2:33

Overall (7)

solidly okay laptop ... nothing really stood out ... remarkable ▶ Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Lapt @ 12:59
it's not the best ▶ What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? @ 6:20
still not great but not awful ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 3:36
worst experience unboxing a laptop that I've ever had ▶ Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts @ 4:29
lot of niggles here ▶ Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tie @ 11:45
the weight the giant outdated power brick the battery issues I keep having Dell software ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 8:20
I don't think this is really a great laptop for anybody ▶ Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the wors @ 0:07

Review sources

I can’t fault them.. But I want to. - Alienware M16 R2 by ShortCircuit — 40 pros, 23 cons
Alienware M16 R2 (2024) Review: Did They Nail It? by Andrew Marc David — 35 pros, 14 cons
Alienware M16 R2 Review: Ultimate Gaming Laptop? by Just Josh — 22 pros, 25 cons
Alienware X16 R2 Review - Is this really Alienware's top tier gaming laptop? by Mash IT — 23 pros, 22 cons
Alienware M16 (2024) Ultimate Review - 20+ Games, Benchmarks, and Tests by GizmoSlipTech — 18 pros, 22 cons
What HAPPENED to Alienware Laptops!? by Hardware Canucks — 14 pros, 24 cons
Alienware M16 2024 Review by Dan’s Tech House — 27 pros, 11 cons
2024 Alienware M16 R2 - Testing Very Demanding Games (Video 1 of 2) by Tech Guy Beau — 21 pros, 10 cons
Gaming and Battery Life!? The Alienware M16 R2 Ultimate Laptop Review by Robeytech — 14 pros, 17 cons
Alienware M16 r2 - They nailed it (almost)! by NotebookcheckReviews — 16 pros, 15 cons
Alienware M16 R2 - My Thoughts by The0DayCafe — 18 pros, 9 cons
I found a laptop that's better than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i // Alienware m16 R2 by Ben G Kaiser — 21 pros, 4 cons
Alienware M16 13900Hx RTX 4080 Review! Is Alienware the worst laptop brand? by grumblez — 12 pros, 12 cons
Review Dell Alienware M16 R2 (2024): COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION !? by ThinkView — 20 pros, 2 cons
Laptop Buyer’s Guide: “Don’t Get Hosed!” featuring the Alienware M16 by Robeytech Live — 17 pros, 4 cons
TWO Graphics Cards in a Gaming Laptop! | Dell Alienware M16 R2 by Intel Gaming — 21 pros, 0 cons
Which Gaming Laptop Rules 2025? Dell G16, OMEN 16, or Alienware m16 R2 by Laptop Buying Guide — 18 pros, 2 cons
Alienware m16 R2: Beast Mode Unleashed by Tally Ho Tech — 15 pros, 5 cons
Alienware m16 R2 Gaming Laptop Honest Review + Disassembly and Upgrades by Laptop Nuts — 13 pros, 7 cons
Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Review: A Gamer's Dream? by TechmanLIVE — 17 pros, 2 cons
Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop by Pathfinder Dude — 14 pros, 4 cons
Building the Most Versatile Gaming Laptop | m16 R2 Deep Dive by Alienware — 14 pros, 2 cons
DELL Alienware M16 R2 Review | AI-Powered Gaming with RTX 4070! by Legendary Tech — 14 pros, 0 cons
Review: DELL Alienware M16 R2 Gaming Laptop | 16" Intel 16-Core Ultra 7, 1TB SSD, RTX 4070 by Champion Tech — 14 pros, 0 cons
Dell Alienware m16 R2 hands-on at CES 2024: A sleeker gaming laptop design by Engadget — 12 pros, 2 cons
Under the Hood | A look inside the Alienware m16 r2 by techknowlux - tech made simple — 7 pros, 5 cons
Best Gaming Laptops - Top 5 Best Gaming Laptops 2025 by Gadget Ten — 8 pros, 1 cons
🛠️ How to open Alienware m16 R2 - disassembly and upgrade options by LaptopMedia — 5 pros, 1 cons
Alienware m16 R2 Laptop Ram Upgrade Install #alienware #hardware by Kenne MCL — 2 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dell Alienware Alienware m16 R2 worth buying?

Based on 29 independent YouTube reviews, the Dell Alienware Alienware m16 R2 scores 3.7/5 with 492 positive and 245 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #64 in the Gaming PCs & Laptops category.

What do reviewers like most about the Dell Alienware Alienware m16 R2?

The most praised aspects are build quality, performance, keyboard & trackpad (laptops) — Build Quality (104 mentions), Performance (76 mentions), Keyboard & Trackpad (Laptops) (59 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Dell Alienware Alienware m16 R2?

Reviewers most frequently criticize build quality, display — Build Quality (46 mentions), Display (34 mentions).

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