Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
61.6Performancespec-based63.4
97.5Graphics97.5
55.5Displayspec-based55.5
94.7Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based24.5
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) scores 64.8 against 64.5 for ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- 22% lower weight: 2.65 kg vs 3.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,700 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 28% | 3,012+3%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978Top 17% | 19,535+3%Top 13% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W | 380 W+6% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.65 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm+7% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (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 Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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