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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 120 GB/s (LPDDR5X-7467) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) | LPDDR5X, over 130 GB/s (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 50 TOPS — Copilot+ PC (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake, up to 45 W) CPU: 16-core / 22-thread, up to 4.8 GHz; Core Ultra 9 185H option (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB up to RTX 4090 16 GB (handles graphics and creative workloads) | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake, 18 A) CPU: up to 16-core hybrid design (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel Arc Graphics with 12 Xe3 cores (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | January 2024 | 6 January 2026 (XPS name revived at CES 2026) |
| Status | Discontinued (2025) | Available |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical (higher peak on tandem OLED) |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3 color | 100% DCI-P3 on tandem OLED; 100% sRGB on IPS color |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (screen refresh speed) | 1–120 Hz variable refresh (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels (total screen pixel count) | 2K IPS or 2.8K-class tandem OLED (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 16-inch class (Diagonal) |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display, QHD+ 240 Hz with G-Sync and Dolby Vision (thin gaming panel) | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; tandem OLED touch or 2K IPS, both 1–120 Hz variable refresh (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $2,149.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $2,199.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦3,009,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦3,080,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB; Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 4070 / 4080 / 4090 options (handles all processing and graphics tasks) | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) with Intel Arc Graphics, 12 Xe cores (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Dell |
| Model | Dell Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Lunar Silver (official factory color options) | Graphite (Shimmer arriving later) (official factory color options) |
| Material | Aluminum and magnesium chassis, 18.6 mm thin (premium gaming chassis for durability) | CNC-machined aluminum, 14.6 mm thin (premium chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 2.67 kg (varies by configuration) | About 1.63 kg / 3.6 lb (varies by configuration) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz (soldered); 32 GB or 64 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X (soldered); 32 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB / 8 TB, dual-drive options (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 1 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, microSD card reader, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7 (Killer BE1750), Bluetooth 5.4. | Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hours (Dell-rated) with 90 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 27 hours (Dell-rated); 40+ hours local video playback (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 330 W barrel charger (supported charging methods) | USB-C charger with ExpressCharge (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) | Dual-array microphones with AI noise reduction (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Six-speaker system with Dolby Atmos (enhanced audio output for media) | Quad speakers with spatial audio (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello (sharper video calls) | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello (sharper video calls) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware x16 R2 (2024) | XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard, CherryMX ultra-low-profile mechanical option (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) | Backlit keyboard with physical function row (illuminated keys for low-light use) |
| Operating System | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) | Precision glass touchpad (navigation surface) |