Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) Comparison

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,799	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX) $1,599	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
Overview
Brand
Dell	Lenovo
Model
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop (2024)	Legion 5i
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5	16 GB
64GB Laptops \| 16 GB Laptops
Storage
Up to 4TB SSD	1 TB
4TB Laptops \| 1 TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response time	15" 2.5K WQXGA PureSight OLED Display
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs	2.4 kg
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Storm Grey
Processor
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores
12 Cores	14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)
Threads
24 Threads	20.0
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.2 GHz	5.0 GHz
Cache
76MB	24 MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	55W
CPU
	Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX
Intel® Core™ i7-14700HX Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	15.1 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2.5K WQXGA
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Response Time
3ms	3 ms
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	3:2
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Fast response times, AI-driven adjustments
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	AI horsepower, next-gen NVIDIA Blackwell
TGP
	140W
Benchmark Scores
	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32 GB
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	1 TB SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Optional 2.5" HDD or SSD
RAID Support
No	Yes
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX	24-zone RGB lighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Lenovo AI Engine+ for FPS enhancement
Performance
Cooling Technology
Seven Heat Pipes and Vapor Chamber for advanced cooling	Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans, copper heat pipes, aluminum heat sinks
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes, via Lenovo Vantage
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	AI Engine+ dynamically optimizes system settings
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	3DMark Time Spy: 18,500
Battery
Capacity
86Wh	80 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging	USB Type-C
Power Adapter
330W	170W Slim Tip
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
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	3 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with AlienFX RGB lighting	TrueStrike keyboard with Lenovo Spectrum
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5 mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Precision Touchpad with dedicated left/right buttons
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	Four speakers with immersive 3D audio via Nahimic by SteelSeries
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise Cancellation	AI technology for immersive sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Slimmer, lighter design with cooler, quieter system components
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Storm Grey
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	24-zone RGB lighting
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.4 x 1.0 inches	355 x 260 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with seven heat pipes and vapor chamber	Legion Coldfront Hyper with turbo-charged stealth fans
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Lenovo Legion Space, AI Engine+
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Lenovo Legion 5i
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	170W Slim Tip
User Manual
Yes	Pre-installed and printed manual
Warranty Card
Yes	Standard 1-year warranty
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office Lifetime License, External CD/DVD Drive	None included
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	April 28, 2025
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 or Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)?

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 Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX):

Offers better Weight (2.4 kg vs 3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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