Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
51.1Performance63.4
31.8Display55.5
94.7Battery86.7
32.7Portability24.5
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+12). 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 battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 25
- 26% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- 111% higher charging: 380 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 3,012+12%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 19,535+41%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 380 W+111% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+3% | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+26% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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