Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS Googlebook 14
51.1Performance44
31.8Display54.7
94.7Battery60
32.7Portability96.1
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+63) and display (+23). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 33
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 61% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 0.99 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 10.9 mm+52% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD with shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint sensor in power key |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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