Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
61.6Performance41.4
55.5Display31.8
94.7Battery65
20Portability71.1
9 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and display (+24). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 65
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 20
- 54% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+7%Top 31% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+71%Top 17% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+50% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.55 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 17 mm+41% |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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