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Updated March 22, 2024·
When choosing between the Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the LG Ultra 16, consider that the Alienware is geared towards high-performance tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, or intensive engineering work, and thus commands a higher price. It's likely to be heavier and have shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 is likely more affordable and better for general use, with a longer battery life and easier portability. If your work or preferences don't demand the high-end capabilities of the Alienware, the LG Ultra could meet your needs while being lighter on your wallet and easier to carry around. 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
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the LG Ultra 16
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.9
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is good for gaming and AI, while the LG Ultra 16 is only fair.
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth, high-quality gaming and 3D applications; however, the LG Ultra 16, while offering decent performance for less demanding games, cannot match the graphic prowess or fluidity of the Alienware due to its less robust GPU and lower refresh rate. Despite this, the LG Ultra 16 still provides a strong CPU and good screen quality, making it a viable option for less intensive use and general computing tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.4
7.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 is very good for engineering and design, while the LG Ultra 16 is good.
The Dell Alienware m16 R2, with its powerful CPU, ample RAM, and high-end GPU, is well-suited for demanding engineering tasks and graphics-intensive design work, while also providing a high-quality screen for detailed visuals. The LG Ultra 16, while still capable for engineering and design due to its competent CPU, RAM, and GPU, offers added benefits of increased portability and a quieter operation, though it may fall slightly behind the Alienware in raw performance and screen clarity.
Screen Quality
8.2
6.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
302.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has a better screen than the LG Ultra 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop like the Dell Alienware m16 R2 with a high-resolution and bright display offers crisp and vibrant visuals, making it enjoyable for daily tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design work, accurate color representation is crucial; the Dell's coverage of professional color gamuts ensures that the output is true to design intentions. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Dell's lower refresh rate can make fast-paced visuals less smooth compared to laptops tailored to gaming which prioritize high refresh rates for fluid motion.
Battery
6.0 Hours
17.0 Hours
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has 6 hours of battery life. The LG Ultra 16 has 17 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The LG Ultra 16 has good portability, while the Dell Alienware m16 R2 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
6.5
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has very good build quality, while the LG Ultra 16 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,650
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 has a price of $1,650 and the LG Ultra 16 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
302.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
270.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
17.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for general use.
The Dell Alienware m16 R2, with its high-performance CPU and ample RAM, excels at demanding tasks and intense multitasking, making it suitable for general use but is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the LG Ultra 16 offers a balance with good screen quality and longer battery life for everyday tasks, along with easier portability, although it might be less capable of handling extremely heavy workloads.
Content Creation
7.9
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.6
7.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Dell Alienware m16 R2 and LG Ultra 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
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How the Dell Alienware m16 R2 and the LG Ultra 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware m16 R2 | LG Ultra 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,650 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2024 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.3'' x 9.8'' x 0.93'' | 14'' x 9.8'' x 0.64'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.75 lbs | 3.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.33" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 17 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 302 nits | 270 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Sebastian Jentsch | October 2022
"Unlike the gram, the Ultra PC isn't designed to be as lightweight as possible. The 16-inch laptop is a whole 400 g (0.88 lb) heavier than its 16-inch gram counterpart partly because its chassis is not made of magnesium. Other than that, the Ultra PC seems like a copy of the gram – but with longer battery life, lower noise levels, and a clean, delicate look."
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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.
About LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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