Alienware M16 R1 vs. 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Alienware M16 R1 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Alienware M16 R1 Pros

Reasons that Alienware M16 R1 is better than 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

Has two more ports and slots

Alienware M16 R1 has more ports and slots count than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16. It has ten versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

PortsAlienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
full-size SD card slotYesNo
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
Mini DisplayPortYesNo
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes
USB-AYes x2Yes x2
USB-CNoYes
Total108
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Alienware M16 R1 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16. It has eight versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

PortsAlienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
power portYesYes
RJ-45YesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
full-size SD card slotYesNo
Mini DisplayPortYesNo
USB-CNoYes

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 is better than Alienware M16 R1.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13980HX inside 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 has a 10% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-13900HX inside Alienware M16 R1.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 - Intel Core i9-13980HX
22,149
Alienware M16 R1 - Intel Core i9-13900HX
20,000
Alienware M16 R1 - Intel Core i7-13700HX
15,438
About 9% lighter

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 weighed 5.51 pounds, 9% lighter than the 6 pounds Alienware M16 R1.

WeightAlienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Pound
6 lbs.
5.51 lbs.
Kilogram
2.72 kg
2.50 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Alienware M16 R1 and 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 64GB

Both laptops supports up to 64GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Alienware M16 R1
64 GB
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
64 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Alienware M16 R1 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

MemoryAlienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Alienware M16 R1 Price
Dell Alienware m16 R1 Gaming Laptop 2023 16” WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS 240 Hertz Intel Core i7-13700HX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD Thunderbolt 4 Windows 11 Home
 Dell Alienware m16 R1 Gaming Laptop 2023 16” WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS 240 Hertz Intel Core i7-13700HX NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD Thunderbolt 4 Windows 11 Home
By Dell
$1,999.00
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Alienware X16 R1 Gaming Laptop - 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HK, 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Silver
 Alienware X16 R1 Gaming Laptop - 16-inch QHD+ 240Hz Display, Intel Core i9-13900HK, 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Silver
By Alienware
$2,399.97
$2,999.97 20% OFF
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Dell Alienware M16 R1 Gaming Laptop, Intel 16-Core i7-13700HX, 16" WQXGA 165Hz IPS Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, Win11 Pro
 Dell Alienware M16 R1 Gaming Laptop, Intel 16-Core i7-13700HX, 16" WQXGA 165Hz IPS Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 64GB DDR5 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Backlit Keyboard, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E, Win11 Pro
By Dell
$2,449.00
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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro,G634JZ-XS96,Black
By ASUS
$3,839.99
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED Display, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, G634JZR-XS96
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 16” Nebula HDR 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, 1100 nits, Mini LED Display, GeForce RTX 4080, Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, G634JZR-XS96
By ASUS
$2,899.00
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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JY-XS97,Black
 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 18” Nebula Display 16:10 QHD 240Hz/3ms, GeForce RTX 4090, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB DDR5, 2TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G834JY-XS97,Black
By ASUS
$3,497.38
$3,899.99 10% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Released20232023
Release Date
  • Announced on January 3, 2023 (CES 2023)
  • Available starting in Q1 2023.
  • AMD models will be available starting in Q2 2023.
Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
PricingStarting at $1,899 or $2,599 (CA)-
Applicable Models
  • Alienware m16 Gaming Laptop
  • Original Alienware m16 Gaming Laptop
  • First Gen Alienware m16 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware m16 R1 Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware m6 (2023) Gaming Laptop
  • Alienware m16 with 13th Gen Intel-HX55 processors
  • Alienware m16 with RTX 4000-Series
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023)
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 with Intel Core i9-13980HX
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JZ (RTX 4080)
  • 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634JY (RTX 4090)
Generations-

Exterior

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Dimensions14.5 x 11.41 x 0.91 ~ 1.0 ~ 0.91 inch (368.9 x 289.9 x 23.1 ~ 25.4 ~ 23.0 mm)13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 - 1.20” (354 x 264 x 22.6 ~ 30.4 mm)
Weight-5.51 lbs (2.50 kg)
Colors
Dark Metallic Moon aluminum
Eclipse Gray
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Alienware mSeries 1-Zone AlienFX RGB keyboard.
  • Alienware mSeries Per-Keyy AlienFX RGB keyboard.
  • Alienware's CherryMX ultra-low-profile mechanical laptop keyboard with per-key AlienFX lighting.
    • 1.8mm key travel
    • Includes N-key rollover technology
  • Touchpad
    • Multi-touch gesture touchpad with integrated scrolling.
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • 2.0mm key travel
  • 0.15mm keycap dish
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options: Per-Key RGB lighting
  • Touchpad with integrated Numpad
    large glass surface matte finish
Chasis Information
  • Featuring the new Alienware's Legend 3.0 industrial design language
  • Updated Perimeter foot enables increased bottom side airflow aiding system and gaming performance
  • Reformed V-rail edges aid in daily use providing an ergonomic approach to using the laptop
  • All configurations are certified for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies
  • Engineered with Alienware Cryo
  • Tech ™Cooling technology
  • Constructed with copper alloy thermal components
  • Vapor chamber cooling technology over both the CPU and GPU
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Display

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size16 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 16” FHD+ 480Hz 3ms
    1920 x 1200, 16:10, 480Hz, 300-nits, 100% DCI-P3 gamut,1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus.
  • 16” QHD+ 165Hz 3ms
    2560 x 1600, 16:10, 165Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB gamut, 1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus.
  • 16” QHD+ 240Hz 3ms
    2560 x 1600, 16:10, 240Hz, 300-nits, 100% DCI-P3 gamut,1000:1 contrast ratio, ComfortView Plus, 3ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Advanced Optimus.
  • 16” FHD+ 165Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 IPS level 500 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular HDR 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 Mini LED 1100 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 G-Sync / Adaptive Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare

Ports

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Alienware M16 R1 Ports
Image Source: Dell
Left (3)
Alienware M16 R1 Ports - Left
Image Source: Dell
  • 1 x RJ-45
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), PowerShare
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (7)
Alienware M16 R1 Ports - Back
Image Source: Dell
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), 15W (5V/3A) Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
    v1.4
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
  • 1 x power port
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (2)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

Internal Specs

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX
    14 cores, 20 threads, 1.90 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 55W
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX
    16 cores, 24 threads, 1.50 → 5.00 GHz, 30MB SmartCache, 55W
  3. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 1.80 → 5.40 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    24 cores, 32 threads, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz, 36MB SmartCache, 55W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13650HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    16 Execution Units, → 1550 MHz
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units,
  3. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13980HX
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Memory
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64GB
4800 MHz Dual-channel DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SO-DIMM slots.
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    TGP: 115W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 140W, 1270 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    TGP: 115W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 140W, 2070 - 2175 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    TGP: 150W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 175W, 1860 - 2280 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    TGP: 150W, Dynamic Boost: 25W, Max Power: 175W, 1590 - 2040 MHz
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage4 x M.2 2230/2280 slots (Up to 2TB each)
1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
Fans Number4-
Cooling Info7 heat pipes and 5 vents.-

Connectivity

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Wi-Fi
  • Intel Killer 1675i Wi-Fi 6E
  • Intel Killer 1690i Wi-Fi 6E
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Size86 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Power Supply
330W
power adapter.
  • 330W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • Alienware Command Center
    • Brand new architecture with redesigned UI/UX
    • The intuitive dashboard navigates all features, including thermals, system performance, overclocking, and themes
    • Game Library to manage titles from multiple services
    • AlienFX supports full RGB values up to 16.8 million colors, keybinds, and calibration settings on peripherals
    • Power Management pre-sets or manual controls
    • Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
Camera
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware FHD (1920 x 1080 resolution) camera.
  • Optional Windows Hello IR support.
720p HD Webcam
Top mounted
Audio
  • Speakers:
    • 2 x 2W speakers
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones
  • Speakers
    • 4 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
SensorsWindows Hello IR Camera-
Security-
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box-
  • ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2023)
  • Barrel-Type Power Adapter
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (optional)
  • ROG backpack (optional)
  • ROG Fusion II 300 (optional)
Warranty1 Year Premium Support-

Key Features

Alienware M16 R12023 ROG Strix SCAR 16
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10 QHD+
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
6 lb
2.72 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-13900HX
24C/32T, 1.80 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
2,000
Single Core
Geekbench 5
20,000
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
Alienware M16 R1 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max
Released in Early
2023
Nebular HDR
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
5.51 lb
2.50 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-13980HX
24C/32T, 2.20 → 5.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
2,160
Single Core
Geekbench 5
22,149
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 300 → 1650 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Strix SCAR 16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP
Aura Sync
Rear Glow
Aura Sync
Light Bar
Aura Sync
ROG Logo
Backlit Chiclet
Per-Key RGB
Full-size keyboard
Large Precision
Touchpad with Numpad

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