2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 vs. Alienware X15 R2: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 and Alienware X15 R2 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is better than Alienware X15 R2.
2023 vs. 2022
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.
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.
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.
Memory | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Slots | x1 | Onboard |
Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5 |
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighed 4.41 pounds, 15% lighter than the 5.15 pounds Alienware X15 R2.
Weight | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Pound | 4.41 lbs. | 5.15 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.00 kg | 2.34 kg |
Alienware X15 R2 Pros
Reasons that Alienware X15 R2 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
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.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Released | 2023 | 2022 |
Release Date | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) |
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Pricing | - | Starting at $2,199 |
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Exterior | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Dimensions | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm) |
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Weight | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) | 5.15 ~ 5.2 lbs. (2.34 ~ 2.36 kg) |
Colors | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White | Lunar light |
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Display | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Size | 16 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Left (7)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
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Connectivity | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6E 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | 2.5Gbps Ethernet NIC via included Type-C to RJ-45 port dongle |
Battery | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Size | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) | 87 WHr, 6-cell smart lithium-ion battery |
Power Supply |
| 240W power adapter. |
Software | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home Pro |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate | Alienware Command Center
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Camera & Audio | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Misc | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
Sensors |
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| Windows Hello IR camera for Facial Biometrics |
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Warranty | Standard 1-year limited warranty | 1 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis |
Key Features | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 | Alienware X15 R2 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus G16, a 16-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by up to 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 120W Max.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R2 was introduced by Dell about a year earlier in early-2022. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with 16GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has a 16-inch display which is quite similar size to the 15.6-inch Alienware X15 R2. In addition, The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighs 4.41 lbs. about 16% lighter than the 5.15 lbs. Alienware X15 R2. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is slightly bulkier than the Alienware X15 R2 at 14.16” x 10.915” x 0.626”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Alienware X15 R2, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Unlike 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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