Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
61.6Performance68.2
55.5Display78.4
94.7Battery42.9
20Portability20
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) 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 battery score: 95 vs 43
- 11% lower thickness: 28.5 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $3,200 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 62
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 140% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,200 nits+140% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 31% | 3,100+6%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978Top 17% | 21,000+11%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 360 W | 380 W+6% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.3 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm+11% | 32 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (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 | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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