Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Apple MacBook Neo
51.1Performance40.4
31.8Display29.8
94.7Battery20
32.7Portability86.4
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+75) and performance (+11). Apple MacBook Neo 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 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 20
- 800% higher charging: 180 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 52% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,699
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2408x1506 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 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) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 3,535+31%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+55%Top 43% | 8,920Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+163% | 37 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+800% | 20 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.23 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 12.7 mm+44% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | None | Touch ID (512GB model only) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Apple MacBook Neo |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
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