Alienware x16 vs m16 - is the X series worth the premium?

In this video we compare the new Alienware x16 to the Alienware m16. Is it worth spending the extra on the X series range or is it better to save the money and buy the m series.


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Timestamps: -
0:00:00 - Intro and Specs
0:02:09 - Externals
0:03:35 - Ports
0:04:38 - RGB
0:05:27 - Touchpads
0:06:01 - Keyboards
0:06:31 - Speakers
0:07:56 - Upper Deck
0:08:36 - Screen
0:09:10 - Webcams
0:09:23 - Internals and Cooling
0:11:23 - Performance - CPU
0:12:31 - Performance GPU and Gaming
0:14:36 - Battery Life
0:15:02 - PSU and Power Delivery
0:16:03 - Conclusion

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[XGenKaneShiroX]

The m16 is hands down way better than the x16 especially at the given price point. The x16 is literally scamming you charging over $4, 375 for a laptop whereas the m16 got a sweet price tag of $2, 685 and packs way more power than a x16. Even if the price of the x16 is $3, 375 I’ll still stick to buying m16 over a x16. It’s just a no-brainer question tbh.

[jaredheath]

Love your videos. Why is no one else doing content on the x16? Been looking everywhere and it's dry. Your the man!

[greengamma]

Im glad you point out the flaws with Alienware. With their higher price points, what might be looked at as non-issues in a Legion suddenly become a big factor in whether it’s worth getting. With that said, I feel like Alienware would be alot more people’s favorite or second favorite laptop brand if their laptops were about 15-20% cheaper. I ended up getting an x16 with a 4080 and 2 year premium warranty with accident protection for about 25% off- I would never have even considered it pre-discount.

[NoName-zfnr]

Thank you for clarifying that full disassembly is needed even for fan cleaning! This kills the m18 for me but prevents my wrong purchase of a Dell this time. Manufacturers really need to learn that one must be able to maintain one's computers! They are not throw-away articles. --robert jasiek

[KureyonSoloCarry]

When I saw soldered ram slot. I made up my mind in an instant for going to M16

[dfoglobal]

m16 hits hard. loving it. if i want total annihilation graphics and processor i typically go MSI but my M16 came with the i7 13700 HX and 32gb DDR5 and RTX 4070 which is more than enough at the price point i got it. dont regret the decision at all.

[BendersMC]

Great comparison, two really awesome models but I ended up going with the X16!

[dsr]

After deciding between Alienware, Asus, and Lenovo, I settled on the Alienware M16 - Dell is having a nice sale on the i9-13900HX, RTX4080, 240HZ display, and individual key backlit keyboard (and I could have it shipped next day). Right now Best Buy has the Asus Strix 18 for slightly cheaper (but Alienware seems better about looks, durability, and upgradability). I also took advantage of Amazon Prime days to buy 32GB DDR 56000 RAM, a 4 TB Gen 4 SSD for the second full slot, and the 1 TB for half slot (the Sabrent link you have in your upgrade video). The upgrades have different ship dates. The laptop is supposed to arrive on Tuesday, and then the 1TB is coming on Thursday. I really like its upgradability....and reviews seem to really like its keyboard. I'm thinking I'm going to try it for development work (and will have a Linux boot on the 1TB). I've seen a video on how well the M16 is at cooling if you were trying to keep its wattage up. I'm less interested in its portability as I have a slim MacBook for that (or a Dell XPS that has a really nice Dolby Vision 4K display for video watching). I'm planning on installing games on the 4TB drive, and at first will be trying different Linux distros on the 1TB. My current distro on my Dell XPS has always had issues with audio drivers (I have to disable speakers, and they can first have some static in Windows until I re-initialize). Will be interested if Linux behaves better, and if the keyboard is also better for development. It's also nice that the HDMI port is 2.1, so I'll have no issues running it to my home entertainment setup (where I also have a Microsoft Elite 2 controller). I'm in the US, so I know I'll be getting that familiar big brick (I actually have another one from an older Dell Precision that I used for 3D animation). At least it seems the slim 330 watt ones are easily available on E-bay.

[GUY-on-Earth]

Alienware needs to bring back the Alien logo for the power button on the next X16.

[johanjotun]

Your reviews are top notch lots of info, and less gushing

[livingchivalry]

It’s a shame that they didn’t offer the larger form factor with all the bells and whistles. Only compromise would be that its slightly thicker, and I feel that most people would prefer that.

[MrSARAZZ]

Nice comparison, well done. This helps a lot.

[dkkogmaw]

That you can’t open them with one hand triggers me for a laptop it’s a must to don’t like hover if you try to open it with one hand

[yoitsrami]

I ordered the X16 with an 13th gen i7, 4070, 16 gb of ddr 5 6000 ram and 1tb ssd for $1, 600 normally $2, 400 on dell. A similarly modeled m16 would be $1, 900. But for the Black Friday deal, if I’m getting an x16 with those specs for that price, I had to do it.

[noahbollinger]

One of the biggest annoyances that doesnt get talked about is that there is so much venting on the right side of the machine that blows hot air onto your hand and mouse the entire time you play the game. Can't stand it.

[simonefiorini]

As always thank you for reviewing...😊
X series completely fault this year, I believe. I ordered a m18... Last chance for Alienware...🤞

[davidg]

I would like some perspective over the amd option for the processor. Right now the top AMD option comes with a higher price tag than intel´s counterpart.
Which one is better?

[ChristianScheick]

I got the 480 hz screen on the x16, I normally run low settings as I’m a competitive gamer. I’ve had the x17 with the 3070 so my new one is an upgrade

[tomgjonaj]

I always said the X16 looks like those vehicles with mismatched doors and hoods from the junkyard. How hard could it have been to make the tron ring chassis aluminum as well?

[smoofles]

Love the format of these videos, really useful.