Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
51.1Performance62.7
31.8Display35.1
94.7Battery50.7
32.7Portability59.6
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 52.6 for ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 51
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 52% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 63 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,960
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 33
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS touchscreen, anti-glare (100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 48% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+52% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.86 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | — |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint sensor integrated with the power key |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 G2 (B5605CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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