Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Alienware m16 R2
51.1Performance42.1
31.8Display49
94.7Battery86.7
32.7Portability30.4
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 51.5 for Alienware m16 R2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,699 vs 2,383
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 32
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+13%Bottom 49% | 2,383Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+9%Top 43% | 12,670Bottom 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+2% | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+3% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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