Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
61.6Performance64.7
55.5Display64.4
94.7Battery73.3
20Portability32.5
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) scores 59.9 against 60.7 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 73
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 360 W vs 300 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 62
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 29% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 3.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 31% | 3,089+6%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978Top 17% | 19,885+5%Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+20% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+20% | 300 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.43 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 26 mm+9% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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