Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 Comparison

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,799	LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 $2,847	Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Overview
Brand
Dell	LG
Model
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop (2024)	gram Pro 17-inch
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5	32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
64GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
Up to 4TB SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
4TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response time	17.0-inch IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 144Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Variable Refresh Rate, Anti-Reflective Coating
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Weight
3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs	3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
Processor
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores
12 Cores	14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores)
Threads
24 Threads	20.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	2.9 GHz (P-cores), 2.4 GHz (E-cores)
Max Turbo Boost
5.2 GHz	5.0 GHz (P-cores)
Cache
76MB	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	45W (configurable up to 55W)
CPU
	Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	17 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms (GtG)
Panel Type
IPS	IPS LCD
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits (typical)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Anti-Reflective Coating, Wide Viewing Angles
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	32GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported with dedicated hardware cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported (DLSS 3.0)
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Optimus Technology, G-SYNC Compatible
TGP
	Maximum 95W (Dynamic Boost enabled)
Benchmark Scores
	Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 12,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
4800MHz	8400 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Supported via M.2 slot, optional 2.5-inch SATA drive
RAID Support
No	Supported (RAID 0, 1 via BIOS)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX	No
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NVIDIA GeForce Experience with Game Ready Drivers, Optimus Technology
Performance
Cooling Technology
Seven Heat Pipes and Vapor Chamber for advanced cooling	Internal Dual Cooling System with vapor chamber and dual fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Limited to GPU; CPU overclocking not supported
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Balanced, Performance, Quiet modes via LG Control Center
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: ~12,500; Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~22,000
Battery
Capacity
86Wh	90Wh Lithium Polymer
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 25 hours video playback; approximately 8-10 hours typical usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	USB-C Power Delivery, 100W fast charging
Power Adapter
330W	65W or 100W USB-C Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
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	2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo jack, MicroSD card reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with AlienFX RGB lighting	Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch gestures, Windows Hello compatible
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Four built-in speakers (stereo, Dolby Atmos support)
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise Cancellation	Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound, DTS:X Ultra
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD webcam with privacy shutter
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium alloy chassis with aluminum lid
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	No
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.4 x 1.0 inches	Approx. 0.63 inches (16mm) thickness, 15.2 x 9.8 inches (385 x 250 mm)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with seven heat pipes and vapor chamber	Internal vapor chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Windows 11 Home, LG Control Center, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AI Copilot, gram AI
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	LG gram Pro 17-inch
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	65W or 100W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included (standard 1-year limited warranty)
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office Lifetime License, External CD/DVD Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 5, 2025
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 or LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050?

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 144Hz)

Advantages of LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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