Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
61.6Performance65.8
55.5Display46.9
94.7Battery60
20Portability84.4
4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+64) and performance (+4). Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) 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 display score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- 80% higher charging: 360 W vs 200 W
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 180 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 65% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 48% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 28.5 mm
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,269 vs 18,978
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+33% | 180 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 31% | 2,978+2%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978Top 17% | 21,269+12%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+80% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.2 kg+65% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 14.9 mm+48% |
| Material | — | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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