Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
61.6Performance43.3
55.5Display38.4
94.7Battery66.7
20Portability64.1
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+18). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 20
- 51% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+18%Top 31% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+47%Top 17% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.65 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 19.9 mm+30% |
| Material | — | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| 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 Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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