Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
51.1Performance68.2
31.8Display78.4
94.7Battery42.9
32.7Portability20
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+17). 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 43
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 29% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 32 mm
- 22% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 3.3 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 32
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 300 nits
- 111% higher charging: 380 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,200 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 3,100+15%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 21,000+52%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 380 W+111% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+22% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+29% | 32 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (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 | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
Related comparisons
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)VSAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)VSAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs COLORFIRE MEOW X16 Pro (2026)VSAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)VSASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)VS