Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
61.6Performance55.7
55.5Display52.2
94.7Battery93.6
20Portability37.2
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) scores 59.9 against 59.9 for Razer Blade 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 56
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 29% higher charging: 360 W vs 280 W
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 20
- 28% lower weight: 2.45 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 22 mm vs 28.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,925Top 28% | 2,964+1%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,978+8%Top 17% | 17,559Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+1% | 95 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+29% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.45 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 28.5 mm | 22 mm+23% |
| Material | — | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 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 face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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