Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
61.6Performance51.1
55.5Display31.8
94.7Battery94.7
20Portability32.7
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+11). 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 Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher charging: 360 W vs 180 W
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 24% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+8%Top 31% | 2,699Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+37%Top 17% | 13,815Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+100% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.57 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 22.7 mm+20% |
| Material | — | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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