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PERFORMANCE4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 89.6 GB/s (dual-channel DDR5-5600) | — |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS |
| 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; GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB, RTX 4060 8 GB or RTX 4070 8 GB | 6-core |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2024 | Expected 2026-10-13 |
| Status | Discontinued (2025) | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | 500 nits (peak) |
| Color | 100% DCI-P3 color | — |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 pixels | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) |
| Size | 16-inch (Diagonal) | 13 inches |
| Type | IPS anti-glare display, QHD+ 240 Hz with G-Sync | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,499.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦2,099,000 | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16-core, up to 4.8 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB; Core Ultra 9 185H with RTX 4060 / RTX 4070 8 GB options | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Manufacturer | Dell | Microsoft |
| Model | Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2026 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Dark Metallic Moon | Platinum, Violet, Black |
| Material | Aluminum and magnesium chassis | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight | 2.65 kg (varies by configuration) | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz (two SO-DIMM slots, upgradeable to 64 GB) | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB, dual-drive options (varies by model) | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) | UFS (removable) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.2 (USB-A), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × USB-C 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 7 (Killer BE1750), Bluetooth 5.4. | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours (Dell-rated) with 90 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery | 50 Wh (nominal) |
| Charging | 240 W barrel charger | 45W USB-C charger (included) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual-array microphones | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello | 1080p Full HD |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware m16 R2 (2024) | Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Per-key RGB backlit AlienFX keyboard (illuminated keys, customisable lighting) | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 |
| Trackpad | Precision glass touchpad | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch |