Dell Alienware m16 R2 (16-inch, 2024)

Gorgeous looks ; Beefy performance ; Excellent connectivity

Middling display ; Short battery life

The Alienware m16 R2 (2024) is a solid gaming laptop with beefy specs, a gorgeous design and a comfortable keyboard and trackpad. It also provides some excellent performance in games and benchmarks alike, although the display isn’t as good as the...

Great screen with 240Hz refresh for very smooth gaming ; Reduction in laptop size makes it easier to carry ; Excellent gaming performance

Lots of fan noise while gaming ; No USB-C charging (you need to bring the hefty charger)

This update to the Alienware M16 brings features – reduced size, improved power management – that not only make it a better gaming laptop, but a better laptop overall. The masses of power on tap, yet subtlety of the new design, bring a...

Streamlined design ; Great key switches ; Excellent display ; CPU has been upgraded ; Updated webcam

Ventilation may have suffered

This Alienware m16 R2 refresh has reduced the frankly massive and unwieldy size of the previous model by 15%, an incredible achievement. Meanwhile, the display size is still fully 16-inch and features a 240Hz refresh rate that's perfect for hardcore...

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

Limited configurations Lackluster screen Flimsy touchpad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decent performance for its class ; Dual-refresh display ; Not as much of a performance drop on battery compared to older CPU generations

Display has just-OK image quality ; Keyboard feels a little stiff ; Side vents can get quite hot ; Comparatively heavy ; Has a little trouble with weak wireless signals

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

240Hz display ; performance for gaming ; Supports AI features ; Decent battery life ; build quality

Keyboard area gets a bit warm when gaming ; Battery life for gaming isn’t great ; Display could’ve been brighter

The Alienware m16 R2 is not what it used to be, but if you're looking for a machine that can do more than gaming, then this is a good choice. Everything on the laptop is good for a laptop at this price. It's got a nice design, it's built well, you get...