Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
61.6Performancespec-based64.7
97.5Graphics92.6
55.5Displayspec-based64.4
94.7Batteryspec-based73.3
20Portabilityspec-based32.5
4 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 64.8 against 64.9 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 93
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 27% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 17,434
- 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)
- 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 28% | 3,089+6%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978Top 17% | 19,885+5%Top 11% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+27%Top 9% | 17,434Top 21% |
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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