Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080

Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 takes 13 weighted points vs 4.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, GPU Benchmark, RAM. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94 counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5080

Under $5000
4.1 (16)
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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5060

Under $1800
4.4 (861)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryM18 R2 RTX 5080ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94
Gaming8.8/106.5/10
Productivity5.6/105.2/10
Programming6.6/105.6/10
Engineering / 3D7.8/106/10
Student4.2/104.7/10
Travel / Portability3/103.7/10
AI Workloads7.8/105.7/10
Value for Money7.9/107.8/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecM18 R2 RTX 5080ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
PassMark Score56,48855,695
CPU Cores8P+16E8P+16E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5080NVIDIA RTX 5060
G3DMark Score27,93518,197
RAM32 GB DDR516 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display18″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate300 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density168 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight9.56 lbsnull lbs
Thickness1.2″0.9″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (16)4.4 ★ (861)
Value Score7.9/107.8/10

CPU Comparison

The Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080's Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is ~1% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (56,488 vs 55,695). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

The RTX 5080 in the Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 is ~54% faster (27,935 vs 18,197 G3DMark) — a full settings-tier advantage.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.6/10 vs 5.2/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

M18 R2 RTX 5080: 18″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 300 Hz. ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94: 16″ IPS 2560x1600 @ 240 Hz. The Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080's higher refresh rate wins for motion clarity.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

M18 R2 RTX 5080: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94: 16 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

9.56 lbs / 1.2″ vs null lbs / 0.9″. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94 is 9.6 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 3 vs 3.7.

Value

Value scores land 7.9/10 vs 7.8/10. The Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LM-DS94 only if portability matter more to you.

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