Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) Comparison

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,799	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen) $1,499	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
Dell	ASUS
Model
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop (2024)	ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR (e.g., G615JMR-G7161W)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
Up to 4TB SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
4TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response time	16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Eclipse Gray
Processor
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores
12 Cores	16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
24 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.2 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz
Cache
76MB	30MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Processor Base Power, ROG Boost: 100W+15W Dynamic Boost for GPU)
CPU
	Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX
Intel Core i7 Laptops
Architecture
	Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (implied by 14th Gen HX series, specific TOPS not listed for this model)
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (G2G)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-level, Anti-glare display
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (ROG Boost: 1610MHz at 115W (1560MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)
RAID Support
No	Not explicitly specified, but ASUS ROG systems often support RAID 0 on dual M.2 slots.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
Seven Heat Pipes and Vapor Chamber for advanced cooling	ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU & GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
86Wh	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
330W	280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A 3.2, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Global Headset Jack	1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Ethernet
	2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with AlienFX RGB lighting	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
1.8mm	Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise Cancellation	AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080P FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)
Enhancements
	Windows Hello support
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.4 x 1.0 inches	35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with seven heat pipes and vapor chamber	Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region, 2-year warranty sometimes offered)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office Lifetime License, External CD/DVD Drive	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG backpack (may be included with some retailers)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 or ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080:

Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5060 & i7 14th Gen):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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