Dell · 2024
Dell Alienware m16 R2
2024
A slimmed-down 2.47 kg Alienware with a 2.5K 240Hz IPS panel and a 140W RTX 4070, but the 16GB is soldered, the panel is only mid-bright, and Linux needs a recent distro plus a BIOS storage-mode change to boot.
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- Best for gaming creative work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on keyboard and build, weakest on battery.
- Battery 4/10
- Display 6/10
- Build 7/10
- Keyboard 8/10
- Speed 7/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 240Hz screen, smoother motion
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
- Heavy at 2.47 kg for daily carry
Linux
Works · Best on fedora. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Fedora Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : needs tweak
- Bluetooth : needs tweak
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : works
- Suspend : needs tweak
Dell does not list Linux support for the m16 R2. 04 or newer to boot reliably, and the BIOS storage mode may need switching from RAID to AHCI before any installer sees the SSD.
Dell community: m16 R2 Linux boot and BIOS notes →Show full report
25.04 or newer to boot reliably, and the BIOS storage mode may need switching from RAID to AHCI before any installer sees the SSD. The Intel Wi-Fi 7 adapter works on iwlwifi but some users hit connectivity quirks, and Bluetooth audio can need a driver reload after headset calls. The 140W RTX 4070 needs the NVIDIA proprietary driver. No first-party Alienware Linux tooling for fan or lighting control.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 16" 2560x1600 @ 240Hz, 337 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.47 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
Common questions
- Does the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Fedora). Dell does not list Linux support for the m16 R2.
- What does the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) cost?
- RRP is about 1999 USD; street price is often lower.
- Is the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 6/10 on value and 7/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Dell Alienware m16 R2 (2024)?
- 2.47 kg (5.45 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 90 Wh pack. We score battery 4/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
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from $1,999 RRP
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