Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96 takes 8.3 weighted points vs 6, winning on Pixel Density, Weight, Thickness. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5080

Under $5000
4.1 (16)
Check Prices
VS
Winner
Highly Rated

ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA RTX 5080

Under $4000
4.6 (542)
Check Prices

Use-Case Scores

CategoryM18 R2 RTX 5080ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96
Gaming8.8/108.2/10
Productivity5.6/106.2/10
Programming6.6/106.5/10
Engineering / 3D7.8/107.5/10
Student4.2/105.4/10
Travel / Portability3/105.1/10
AI Workloads7.8/107.5/10
Value for Money7.9/108.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecM18 R2 RTX 5080ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 275HXIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
PassMark Score56,48855,695
CPU Cores8P+16E8P+16E
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5080NVIDIA RTX 5080
G3DMark Score27,93527,935
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableYesYes
Storage2 TBSSD1 TBSSD
Display18″ IPS16″ IPS
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh Rate300 Hz240 Hz
Pixel Density168 PPI189 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight9.56 lbs6.02 lbs
Thickness1.2″0.9″
Amazon Rating4.1 ★ (16)4.6 ★ (542)
Value Score7.9/108.1/10

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

Both GPUs land identical G3DMark scores — gaming is a wash.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.6/10 vs 6.2/10. 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 G615LW-AS96: 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 G615LW-AS96: 32 GB DDR5 (upgradeable) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

9.56 lbs / 1.2″ vs 6.02 lbs / 0.9″. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96 is 3.5 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 3 vs 5.1.

Value

Value scores land 7.9/10 vs 8.1/10. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080 only if its specific strengths matter more to you.

Check PricesCheck Prices

Also Consider

More on the Alienware M18 R2 RTX 5080

More on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LW-AS96