Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs LG gram Pro 16 (2025)
61.6Performancespec-based43.1
97.5Graphicschip61.9
55.5Displayspec-based38.5
94.7Batteryspec-based91.2
20Portabilityspec-based86
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)2 spec wins — LG gram Pro 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 64.8 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in graphics (+36). LG gram Pro 16 (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 graphics score: 98 vs 62
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,978 vs 11,026
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the LG gram Pro 16 (2025)
- 64% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 55% lower thickness: 12.8 mm vs 28.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,850 vs $3,200
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG gram Pro 16 (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 Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925+6%Top 28% | 2,748Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+72%Top 17% | 11,026Bottom 19% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+25% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 19.6 h |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.24 kg+64% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 12.8 mm+55% |
| Material | — | Aluminum-magnesium alloy lid, magnesium keyboard deck and base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG gram Pro 16 (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 USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4, PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR | 1080p IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | LG gram Pro 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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