Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
61.6Performance46.6
55.5Display55.5
94.7Battery86.7
20Portability62.8
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) scores 59.9 against 60.6 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 80% higher charging: 360 W vs 200 W
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,978 vs 14,588
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 20
- 46% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+16%Top 31% | 2,525Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+30%Top 17% | 14,588Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+80% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.85 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 16.4 mm+42% |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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