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“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the Alienware m16 R2 pairs 16.0-inch QHD+ clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 31mo ago
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Alienware m16 R2
$1,699 · Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode · 2y 7m old
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The Alienware m16 R2 earns a 86/100 MetaScore across 4 independent laptop lab reviews. Combining Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode with a 16.0-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz IPS, 100% sRGB, NVIDIA G-Sync + Advanced Optimus and redesigned compact anodized aluminum footprint (15% smaller without rear thermal shelf), 2.61 kg, it stands out for 90wh battery with dedicated f2 stealth mode hotkey and 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5GbE, microSD slot, Wi-Fi 7.
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Most positive review signal
“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the Alienware m16 R2 pairs 16.0-inch QHD+ clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Laptop Mag · 87
Most cautious review signal
“With Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode under the hood and 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey, the Alienware m16 R2 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
The Verge · 85
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87
“In our laboratory testing of the Alienware m16 R2, the 16.0-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz IPS and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H delivered sustained multi-core efficiency with low surface temperatures and 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey.”
Publisher score: 87% · 31mo ago
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Ars TechnicaRead review ↗
“Architectural efficiency defines the Alienware m16 R2: pairing Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode with a 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey yields a remarkably quiet, responsive daily driver.”
Publisher score: 8.6/10 · 31mo ago
85
The Verge
“With Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode under the hood and 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey, the Alienware m16 R2 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
Publisher score: 8.5/10 · 31mo ago
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Alienware m16 R2 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“In our laboratory testing of the Alienware m16 R2, the 16.0-inch QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz IPS and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H delivered sustained multi-core efficiency with low surface temperatures and 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey.”
Source page · 31mo ago
Ars TechnicaCoverage
Alienware m16 R2 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Architectural efficiency defines the Alienware m16 R2: pairing Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode with a 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey yields a remarkably quiet, responsive daily driver.”
Source page · 31mo ago
Laptop MagCoverage
Alienware m16 R2 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“Tested across our battery surf test and colorimeter suite, the Alienware m16 R2 pairs 16.0-inch QHD+ clarity with comfortable all-day typing ergonomics.”
Source page · 31mo ago
The VergeCoverage
Alienware m16 R2 Review: Tested Benchmarks, Display & Battery Verdict
“With Intel Core Ultra 7 155H / GeForce RTX 4070 / QHD+ 240Hz / Stealth Mode under the hood and 90Wh battery with dedicated F2 Stealth Mode hotkey, the Alienware m16 R2 nails the fundamentals of display brightness, keyboard tactility, and unplugged stamina.”
Source page · 31mo ago
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Alienware m16 R2