Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
61.6Performance59.2
55.5Display75.1
94.7Battery78.7
20Portability56.9
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 59.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37) and display (+20). Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) 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 79
- 47% higher charging: 360 W vs 245 W
- 14% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 84 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 20
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 42% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 31% | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+9%Top 17% | 17,431Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+14% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+47% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.98 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 17.9 mm+37% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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