Alienware X15 R2 vs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the Alienware X15 R2 and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Alienware X15 R2 Pros

Reasons that Alienware X15 R2 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.

Supports faster memory

Alienware X15 R2 supports a faster memory speed than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.

Memory type and speed
Alienware X15 R2 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is better than Alienware X15 R2.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Significantly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has a 20% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-12900H inside Alienware X15 R2.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 - Intel Core i9-13900H
14,490
Alienware X15 R2 - Intel Core i9-12900H
12,027
Alienware X15 R2 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 - Intel Core i7-12700H
11,774
Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 supports a larger memory capacity than the Alienware X15 R2. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Alienware X15 R2.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16
48 GB
Alienware X15 R2
32 GB
Upgradable memory

The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Alienware X15 R2 since it has onboard memory.

MemoryAlienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Slots
Onboard
x0,1
TypeLPDDR5DDR4
About 15% lighter

The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighed 4.41 pounds, 15% lighter than the 5.15 pounds Alienware X15 R2.

WeightAlienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Pound
5.15 lbs.
4.41 lbs.
Kilogram
2.34 kg
2.00 kg

Prices

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

Alienware X15 R2 Price
Alienware X15 R2 Gaming Laptop - 15.6-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Intel Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, USB-C, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Home - White
 Alienware X15 R2 Gaming Laptop - 15.6-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Intel Core i7-12700H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, USB-C, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Home - White
By Alienware
$1,981.12
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Dell Alienware X15 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 15.6" QHD | Core i7 - 1TB SSD - 16GB RAM - 3070 Ti | 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR5 Win 11 Home (Renewed)
 Dell Alienware X15 R2 Gaming Laptop (2022) | 15.6" QHD | Core i7 - 1TB SSD - 16GB RAM - 3070 Ti | 14 Cores @ 4.7 GHz - 12th Gen CPU - 8GB GDDR5 Win 11 Home (Renewed)
By Dell
$1,314.99
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Alienware X15 R2 Gaming Laptop - 15.6-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Core i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, Killer WiFi 6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Light
 Alienware X15 R2 Gaming Laptop - 15.6-inch FHD 360Hz 1ms Display, Core i9-12900H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti 8GB GDDR6, Killer WiFi 6, Windows 11 Home - Lunar Light
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$2,599.00
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2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Price
ASUS 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop, MUX Switch, 16” FHD 165Hz, Latest 10-Core i7-13620H CPU, RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6, Thin & Light, RGB, Win 11 H, W/Mouse Pad (48GB RAM | 2TB PCIe SSD)
 ASUS 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop, MUX Switch, 16” FHD 165Hz, Latest 10-Core i7-13620H CPU, RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6, Thin & Light, RGB, Win 11 H, W/Mouse Pad (48GB RAM | 2TB PCIe SSD)
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$1,429.90
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz, GeForce RTX 4070, Intel Core i9-13980HX, 16GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G614JI-AS94, Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$1,649.99
$1,999.99 18% OFF
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ASUS 2023 Newest ROG Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop, 16" FHD 165Hz Display, 13th Gen Core i7-13620H (4.9GHz), GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Wifi6, USB Type A&C, Windows 11 Home
 ASUS 2023 Newest ROG Zephyrus G16 Gaming Laptop, 16" FHD 165Hz Display, 13th Gen Core i7-13620H (4.9GHz), GeForce RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Wifi6, USB Type A&C, Windows 11 Home
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$1,547.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Released20222023
Release Date
  • Announced on January 4, 2022.
  • Available starting in Winter 2022.
Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
PricingStarting at $2,199-
Applicable Models-
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 (2023)
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 GA603VI
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 GA603VU
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 GA603VV
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 GA603ZI
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 GA603ZU
  • ROG Zephyrus G16 GA603ZV
Generations

Exterior

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Dimensions
  • 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.642” (359.7 x 277.25 x 16.3 mm)
    With FHD 165Hz diplay.
  • 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626” (359.7 x 277.25 x 15.9 mm)
    With FHD 360Hz or QHD 240Hz diplay.
13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm)
Weight5.15 ~ 5.2 lbs. (2.34 ~ 2.36 kg)4.41 lbs (2.0 kg)
Colors
Lunar light
Eclipse Gray Moonlight White
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Alienware X-Series thin keyboard
    • Per-key RGB LED with AlienFX lighting
    • Anti-ghosting and N-key rollover technology.
    • 1.5mm key travel.
  • Touchpad
    • Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision glass touchpad with integrated scrolling.
    • 4.13 x 2.36 in (105 mm x 80 mm) precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support.
    • Supports AlienFX touchpad.
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    1.7 mm key travel 20M key press lifetime N-Key Rollover
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute Armoury Crate
  • Microsoft Precision Touchpad
Chasis Information
  • Based on Alienware's Legend 2.0 industrial design language
  • Constructed with CNC aluminum and magnesium alloy parts
  • Engineered with Alienware Cryo-Tech™Cooling technology
  • Includes Alienware's Quad-Fan Design (patent-pending)
  • Element 31 thermal interface material (available with all configurations)
  • 180° ErgoLift hinge - for more flexible viewing and a wide touchpad for easy navigation.

Display

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD with 165Hz
    1920 x 1080 141 PPI ComfortView Plus 3ms response time 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB color gamut 1000:1 Anti-glare WVA 6W
  • 15.6” FHD with 360Hz
    1920 x 1080 141 PPI ComfortView Plus NVIDIA G-Sync Advanced Optimus 1ms response time 300 nits 16:9 100% sRGB color gamut 1000:1 Anti-glare WVA 7.6W
  • 15.6” QHD with 240Hz
    2560 x 1440 188 PPI ComfortView Plus NVIDIA G-Sync Advanced Optimus 2ms response time 400 nits 16:9 99% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000:1 Anti-glare WVA 10.15 W
  • 16” FHD+ 165Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 100% sRGB IPS Level anti-glare G-Sync/Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus Dolby Vision HDR
  • 16” QHD+ 240Hz Nebula Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 Pantone Validated IPS Level anti-glare G-Sync/Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus Dolby Vision HDR

Ports

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Alienware X15 R2 Ports
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Left
  • 1 x Power/DC-in Port
Right
  • 1 x Headset port
Back
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, and PD output 15W (5V/3A).
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, and PD output 15W (5V/3A).
  • 1 x USB-A
    Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    Supports up to 4K@120Hz display out.
  • 1 x MicroSD Card Slot
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (7)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    Supports UHS-II format
  • 1 x lock slot
    Kensington Lock

Internal Specs

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.30 → 4.70 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    14 cores, 20 threads, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  2. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Memory
  • 16GB 32GB
    Dual Channel LPDDR5 5200MHz
Memory Slots
  • Onbaord memory
Memory Configurations
  • Speed: 5200MHz
  • Memory Type: Dual-channel LPDDR5
  • Minimum Memory: 16 GB
  • Maximum Memory: 32 GB
  • Memory Info
    • 1 x 16GB Onboard
    • 1 x SO-DIMM slot
    • Type: Single or Dual-Channel DDR4
    • Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 16GB
      Single Channel
    • 32GB 48GB
      Dual Channel
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti - 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti - 6GB GDDR6
* All configurations include 8-phase HyperEfficient graphics voltage regulation.
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4050 - 6GB GDDR6
    2355 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 2405 MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2250 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 23oo MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    1980 MHz at 100W with ROG Boost up to 203o MHz at 120W (20W Dynamic Boost).
Storage
  • Storage slots: 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe slots
Single Storage Configuration
  • 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB
    PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Dual Storage Configuration
  • 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB
    RAID-0 (2 x PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD)
512GB 1TB 2TB
PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Wi-FiKiller Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC via included Type-C to RJ-45 port dongle Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Size87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion)
Power Supply
240W
power adapter.
  • 240W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.

Software

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in AppsAlienware Command Center
  • Dashboard navigates all features, including themes, system performance, and overclocking
  • Five Tailored Power States
    full speed performance balanced quiet battery saver
  • Game Library to manage titles from multiple services
  • FX supports full RBG values up to 16.8 million colors
  • Power Management adjusts power plans with a game
  • Overclocking controls system performance and overclocking profiles
  • Sound Center dials in the perfect sound by managing sound profiles, audio effects, and Audio Recon
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
Camera
  • Front-facing camera.
    Alienware HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
  • Optional Windows Hello IR support.
  • Front-facing 720p HD camera.
    Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
  • Built-in IR Camera. 
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • Speakers:
    • Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
  • Microphone:
    • Dual-array microphones
  • 4 x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology.
  • 2 x 2W tweeter.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos.
  • HiRes certification
  • Built-in array microphone.
  • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
SensorsWindows Hello IR Camera
  • IR Camera
SecurityWindows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics
  • Windows Hello Face Unlock
  • Kensington Lock Slot
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
In the box-
  • ROG Zephyrus G16
  • Optional ROG backpack
  • Optional Gladius III Mouse P514
  • Optional ROG Fusion II 300
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter
    Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal (optional)
Warranty1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote DiagnosisStandard 1-year limited warranty

Key Features

Alienware X15 R22023 ROG Zephyrus G16
At Glance
Released in Early
2022
16:9 QHD
15.6”
1440p 240Hz
Weight
5.15 lb
2.34 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-12900H
14C/20T, 2.50 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,758
Single Core
Geekbench 5
12,027
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1450 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Alienware X15 R2 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080 Ti
16GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2023
16:10
16”
1600p 240Hz
Weight
4.41 lb
2.00 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-13900H
14C/20T, 2.60 → 5.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,889
Single Core
Geekbench 5
14,490
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4070
8GB GDDR6 120W Max

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