Acer Nitro V 15 vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
38.9Performance51.1
35.3Display31.8
36Battery94.7
42.5Portability32.7
2 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 158 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 38, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+59) and performance (+12). Acer Nitro V 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 15
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 33
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.57 kg
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,150
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 68% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 57 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 2,699+11%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 13,815+21%Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 96 Wh+68% |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h | — |
| Charging | 135 W | 180 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg+18% | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm | 22.7 mm+12% |
| Material | Plastic | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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