Dell Alienware x16
$1,8992023
Pros
- 240Hz QHD+ display is excellent for competitive gaming
- Thinner and lighter than the m18 while still packing RTX 4070/4080
- 99.5 Wh battery is near the legal maximum for air travel
- Premium CNC aluminum build with Alienware's signature design language
- Dolby Atmos speakers produce surprisingly good audio
Cons
- Still nearly 6 lbs — heavier than many 16-inch gaming laptops
- 6-hour battery life requires keeping the charger nearby
- Only one Thunderbolt 4 port
- Keyboard feels mushy compared to ThinkPad or MacBook keyboards
- Alienware Command Center software can be buggy
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| Spec | Dell Alienware x16 |
|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | |
| Weight | 5.89 lbs (2.67 kg) |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum |
| Dimensions | 14.33 x 10.24 x 0.93 inches |
| Ports | |
| HDMI | |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 |
| SD card | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours |
| Capacity | 99.5 Wh |
| Display | |
| Size | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 480 |
| Storage | |
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | |
| Keyboard | |
| Backlit | |
| Processor | |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 14 cores (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core i9-13900HK (13th Gen) |
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