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Updated March 22, 2024·

If you're focused on gaming or heavy graphics work, the Dell Alienware m16 R2 offers superior graphics performance, but it's larger and heavier, which affects portability. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470 is more suited for professional applications like engineering and 3D design due to its certified professional graphics and it's lighter, making it easier to carry around. However, its gaming performance won't match the Alienware. Consider the Alienware for gaming and graphically intensive tasks at the cost of weight, while the Precision is for professional use and easier traveling. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Alienware m16 R2
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Good for gaming and AI
  • Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
  • Very good portability
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

7.9
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.4
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.

Screen Quality

8.2
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
302.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
9.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
302.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

7.9
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
7.8
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Dell Precision 5470 are both good for content creation.

Software Development

7.6
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Dell Alienware m16 R2 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

8.5
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
8.5
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and Dell Precision 5470 both have very good build quality.

Cost

$1,650
Alienware m16 R2
Precision 5470
$1,669
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has a price of $1,650 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.

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How the Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware m16 R2Dell Precision 5470
Dell Alienware m16 R2Dell Precision 5470

GENERAL

Price
$1,650
$1,669
Release Date
January 1, 2024May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.3'' x 9.8'' x 0.93''12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74''
Weight
5.75 lbs3.26 lbs
Width
14.33"12.22"
Depth
9.81"8.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 155HIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh72 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
302 nits500 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
8.5/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.8/108.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoYes
Fan Noise Score
7/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
8.8/109.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
20
USB-C ports
24
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
34
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Dell Alienware m16 R2

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Momo Tabari | January 2024
"Alienware’s m16 R2 is a solid gaming laptop that leaves much to be desired, particularly in its quest to fulfill your needs as a product for productivity. Battery life under eight hours and a dim display are both vital issues for something that will accompany you through school projects or a workday. However, the Alienware m16 R2 is an exceedingly powerful gaming laptop, consistently being one of the best in our performance tests when compared against similar products. Even then, its display is lacking color, its fans get pretty darn loud, and its speakers aren’t punchy enough to rise above that noise."

Dell Precision 5470

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PCMag

Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."

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About Dell

Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.

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