Alienware m16 R2 (RTX 4070, 2024)

independent review tested upgraded configuration: Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

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Buying advice

The Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4070 is a good fit for buyers who want a gaming laptop that can still look restrained enough for school or work. It gives strong 1600p gaming when plugged in, a useful port layout, and better everyday battery behavior than many gaming machines, but it is still heavy and much less compelling for unplugged gaming.

Available specifications

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LAUNCH

Released
2024-05-01

GAMING PERFORMANCE

PS5 (2024) = 100

Gaming Performance Index (GPI)
EstimatedGPU reference116–133
Estimate & test conditions

PS5 reference: 2024 = 100 · Input years: 2024 · Three-anchor Time Spy proxy v0.1 · Estimated · Extrapolated · Observed GPU samples; target performance may differ. The observed span is not a target performance bound. · GPU参考 only; all target scalar GPI fields remain null and scalar ranking is disabled. · Declared GPU power is a ceiling/limit, not measured Time Spy power or proof of mode equivalence. · No FP32, total/Extreme/CPU score conversion, averaging, TGP scaling, or generic iGPU alias transfer.

MSI Sword 16 HX B14V: 126 · CPU: Intel Core i7-14700HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Extreme Performance; BIOS Performance; Windows Best performance · Declared GPU limit: 115 W · Display path: Discrete Graphics · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2024-05-31 · Tested RAM amount: Unknown · Tested RAM amount is unknown; storefront capacity is not the tested configuration. · Tested driver: Unknown · Observed dedicated VRAM: Unknown; GPU name alone does not establish capacity

Razer Blade 18 RTX 4070: 116 · CPU: Intel Core i9-13950HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 140 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Benchmark mode not uniquely established · AC operation not established

MSI Sword 17 HX B14V: 127 · CPU: Intel Core i7-14700HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Extreme Performance; BIOS Performance; Windows Best performance · Declared GPU limit: 115 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5; exact speed/channels not recovered · Display path: Discrete Graphics · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2024-05-21 · Later undervolt/overclock experiment is not assigned to the baseline score. · Tested driver: Unknown · Observed dedicated VRAM: Unknown; GPU name alone does not establish capacity

Gigabyte AERO 16 OLED BSF: 118 · CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 105 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Benchmark mode not uniquely established · AC operation not established

HP Omen 17-db0079ng: 125 · CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Mode: Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 120 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5-5600 dual-channel · Package PL1 setting: 65 W · Package PL2 setting: 100 W · Driver: 556.12 · Panel: 17.3-inch IPS2560x1440 240Hz · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2024-07-25 · 120W configured maximum includes15W DynamicBoost; generic140W GPU limit does not describe this mode.

PHN18-71: 133 · CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 140 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2024-03-22 · Tested RAM amount: Unknown · Memory speed/channels: Unknown · Benchmark mode: Unknown · Active display path: Unknown · OS edition: Unknown · Tested driver: Unknown · Benchmark execution date: Unknown · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Run power state: Unknown

Aorus 16X ASG 2024: 120 · CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 140 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5-5600 dual channel · Driver: 31.0.15.5186 · Display path: Advanced Optimus + MUX; active benchmark path unsealed · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2024-04-13 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Time Spy power profile: Unknown

Razer Blade 14 RZ09-0508: 132 · CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 8 GB · Declared GPU limit: 140 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5; speed/channels not sealed in this evidence record · Driver: 546.16 · Display path: MUX; active benchmark path unsealed · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2024-02-19 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Time Spy power profile: Unknown

Sample relationship: Same GPU and VRAM; observed power conditions differ

gpu sample · MSI Sword 17 HX B14V · Technical qualification: The observed B14Vx configuration has 14700HX, RTX 4070 and 32 GB RAM; later 14700, 14650 and 14900 storefront options are different configurations.

gpu sample · Aorus 16X ASG 2024 · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

gpu sample · Razer Blade 14 RZ09-0508 · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

GPU reference · Observed sample span · Estimated · Extrapolated

100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.

Estimated

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

3DMark Time Spy
Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU11,609Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Recorded test: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

Power mode: Unknown

OS: Unknown

Statistic: Unknown

Sample count: 70

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

3DMark Time Spy · GPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU11,609Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Recorded test: 3DMark Time Spy Graphics

Power mode: Unknown

OS: Unknown

Statistic: Unknown

Sample count: 70

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

CPU BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

Geekbench 6 Single
Conditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 185H2,446Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version: 6.2.2

Recorded test: CPU single-core

Power mode: Balanced

OS: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Single · CPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 185H2,446Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version: 6.2.2

Recorded test: CPU single-core

Power mode: Balanced

OS: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Multi
Conditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 185H13,613Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version: 6.2.2

Recorded test: CPU multi-core

Power mode: Balanced

OS: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Multi · CPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 185H13,613Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version: 6.2.2

Recorded test: CPU multi-core

Power mode: Balanced

OS: Unknown

Statistic: Single run

Sample count: 1

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

PCMark
-
Scope & conditions

PCMark requires the exact whole-laptop/platform configuration; CPU or GPU component measurements cannot substitute.

SCREEN SIZE

SCREEN SIZE
16" (345 × 215 mm)
Size
16"

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Some scores are chip references.

OS
Windows 11
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
GPU FP32 TFLOPS
Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU20.04Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

Recorded test: Unknown

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

GPU FP32 TFLOPS · GPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU20.04Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

Recorded test: Unknown

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

MEMORY & STORAGE

Some scores are chip references.

Dedicated VRAM
-
Memory
16 GBRecorded configuration
Storage
1,000 GBRecorded configuration
Memory options
16 GB / 32 GBFamily options; availability depends on CPU, GPU, screen and region. This list does not establish a supported combination.
Storage options
1,000 GB / 2,000 GBFamily options; availability depends on CPU, GPU, screen and region. This list does not establish a supported combination.

SCREEN QUALITY

Panel
IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Brightness
Peak: 300 nits
Dual-mode Display
-

POWER & BATTERY

Battery capacity
90 Wh
Mixed use
9–10 h
Test conditions & details

Normal tasks / typical work

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9; exact SKU not stated · GPU: Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU · Screen: 2560x1600 IPS, 240Hz; 16-inch model · RAM: Unknown · Storage: Unknown

Exact configuration match unconfirmed

Workload: Normal tasks / typical work · Brightness: Unknown · Network: Unknown · Power mode: Unknown · Refresh rate: Unknown · Runs: Unknown

configuration note: 16GB and 1TB describe the base model; the review only explicitly names upgraded CPU and GPU for the tested unit.

missing conditions: brightness / network / power_mode / refresh_rate / run_count

reported runtime: roughly nine to 10 hours

Review observation · approximate range

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × THICKNESS
363.9 × 23.5 mm
CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH
363.9 × 249.4 mm
Dimensions
363.9 × 249.4 × 23.5 mm
Weight
2.61 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Ports
2x USB-A, 2x USB-C including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, microSD, headset jack, DC-in
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 options / BT 5.3 / 5.4 options

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand
Alienware
Model
m16 R2

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