Alienware Area-51m R2 vs. Alienware X16 R1: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Alienware Area-51m R2 and Alienware X16 R1 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Alienware Area-51m R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware Area-51m R2 is better than Alienware X16 R1.
Alienware Area-51m R2 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X16 R1. It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X16 R1.
Alienware Area-51m R2 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware X16 R1 since it has onboard memory.
Memory | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
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Slots | x2 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 XMP | LPDDR5 |
Alienware Area-51m R2 has a 17.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 16-inch Alienware X16 R1.
Alienware X16 R1 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X16 R1 is better than Alienware Area-51m R2.
2023 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-13900HK inside Alienware X16 R1 has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10900K inside Alienware Area-51m R2.
Alienware X16 R1 supports a faster memory speed than the Alienware Area-51m R2. It supports up to 6000MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the Alienware Area-51m R2.
Alienware X16 R1 weighed 6 pounds, 34% lighter than the 9.04 pounds Alienware Area-51m R2.
Weight | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
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Pound | 9.04 lbs. | 6 lbs. |
Kilogram | 4.10 kg | 2.72 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
Released | 2020 | 2023 |
Release Date | Announced on June 22, 2020. |
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Pricing | $2,569.99 i7-10700 RTX 2060 16GB 256GB | Starting at $2,149.99 or $2,899.99 (CA) |
Applicable Models | - |
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Exterior | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
Dimensions | 15.85 x 12.565 x 1.089 - 1.7 in (402.60 x 319.14 x 27.65 - 44 mm) | 14.36 x 11.41 x 0.7311 inches (364.74 x 289.81 x 18.57 mm) |
Weight |
| 6 lbs. (2.72 kgs) |
Colors | Lunar Light Dark Side of the Moon | Lunar Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Chasis Information | - |
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Display | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 16 Inches |
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Ports | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
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Internal Specs | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
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Discrete Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce®
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Storage | Available Slots
256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD. Dual Drives
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Connectivity | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
Wi-Fi | Rivet Killer WiFi 6 AX1650i Up to 2212Mbps Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi-6 (802.11ax) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Ethernet | Killer™ Ethernet E3000 PCI-e Gigabit ethernet controller Transfer rate: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps | - |
Battery | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
Size | 6-cell smart lithium-ion (90Wh) | 90 WHr Lithium-ion battery With Alienware Battery Defender technology. |
Power Supply |
| 240W 330W USB Type-C small form factor power adapter. |
Software | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Upgradable to Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps |
| Alienware Command CenterThe dashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking.
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Camera & Audio | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
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Misc | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
Sensors |
| Windows Hello IR Camera |
Security |
| Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
Warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | Alienware Area-51m R2 | Alienware X16 R1 |
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