Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
51.1Performance55.2
85Graphics—
31.8Displayspec-based29.8
94.7Batteryspec-based72
32.7Portabilityspec-based79.6
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 56.8 against 56.9 for Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 157% higher charging: 180 W vs 70 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 44% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 66.5 Wh
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 51
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 49% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 41% lower weight: 1.51 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,655 vs 2,699
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1864 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Apple M4 (10-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Apple M4 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (unified) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 36% | 3,655+35%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 49% | 14,901+8%Top 39% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+44% | 66.5 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15 h |
| Charging | 180 W+157% | 70 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.51 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 11.5 mm+49% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 12MP Center Stage |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Sequoia |
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