Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
61.6Performance41.5
55.5Display24.9
94.7Battery79.8
20Portability76
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and performance (+20). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 80
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 60% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+11%Top 31% | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+77%Top 17% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+25% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.35 kg+60% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 17.8 mm+38% |
| Material | — | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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