Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
61.6Performance41.6
55.5Display41.6
94.7Battery67.6
20Portability83.8
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+20). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 68
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 64% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 48% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 28.5 mm
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+25%Top 31% | 2,340Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+51%Top 17% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.22 kg+64% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 14.9 mm+48% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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