Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch vs Dell Alienware X16 Comparison

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch vs Dell Alienware X16 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16, two laptops from Lenovo and Dell. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch was introduced to market in January and Dell Alienware X16 was launched in January 2023. As you can see, IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch is 53 years older than Alienware X16. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Dell Alienware X16 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
16.0" TouchScreen - IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core 5 120U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
356 x 255 x 18.4 mm (14.02 x 10.04 x 0.72 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Dell Alienware X16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13620H
GPU: GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
364.74 x 289.81 x 18.57 mm (14.36 x 11.41 x 0.73 inches)
Weight: 2.72 kg (6 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch over Dell Alienware X16

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.72 kg	0.82 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.8% vs ~70.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.7 mm vs 10.1 mm	4.4 mm thinner bezels
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Touchpad Size	12.0 x 7.5 cm vs 11.2 x 6.5 cm	Larger Touchpad Area

Reasons to choose Dell Alienware X16 over Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch

Refresh Rate	480 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	9.5 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 4.0 vs 2x USB 4.0	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.8 mm vs 1.5 mm

Common Strengths of Dell Alienware X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Dell Alienware X16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch vs Dell Alienware X16: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and the Dell Alienware X16.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	2.72 kg (6 lbs)
Surface Area	908 cm2 (140.8 inches2)	1057 cm2 (163.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.8%	~70.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.7 mm	~10.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray, Blue	Black, Silver
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	120Â°

Comparison of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and the Dell Alienware X16 External Dimensions

Weight

IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the Alienware X16 weighs 2.72 kg (6 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch 1.90 kg

Dell Alienware X16 2.72 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch 18.40 mm

Dell Alienware X16 18.57 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Alienware X16 is 0.17 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch vs Dell Alienware X16: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS	Intel Core i7 13620H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900HK
Base Frequency	1.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	4.9 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	10
Number of Threads	12	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics (64EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1867	1816
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9010	15497

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Dell Alienware X16.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core 5 120U

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13620H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1455 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1755 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	50 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	8.986 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	6 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	96 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	2560
TMUs	40	80
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Alienware X16 ' has a FLOPS value of 9.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Alienware X16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	6400 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Alienware X16 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 (16 inch)	Dell Alienware X16
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	57 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	240 / 330 W
Full Charging Time	1:15 hr	2:00 hr

On the other hand, the Alienware X16 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch's 57 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch 57 Wh

Dell Alienware X16 90 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Alienware X16 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch vs Dell Alienware X16: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Dell Alienware X16 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Alienware X16's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch 142 ppi

Dell Alienware X16 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Alienware X16 offers a higher refresh rate of 480 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch 300 nits

Dell Alienware X16 300 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch vs Dell Alienware X16 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 have USB Type-C ports. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Alienware X16 has 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Alienware X16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 feature an HDMI port. IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Alienware X16 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 16 inch and Alienware X16 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes