Acer Googlebook 14 vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
44Performance51.1
38.4Display31.8
77.5Battery94.7
87.5Portability32.7
3 spec wins — Acer Googlebook 144 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+55) and display (+7). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 56% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,150
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 78
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 35% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 71 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,699Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,815Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 71 Wh | 96 Wh+35% |
| Web browsing endurance | 16 h | — |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.14 kg+56% | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+39% | 22.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum-magnesium alloy | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with privacy shutter | 720p |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Googlebook 14 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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