Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
51.1Performance49.4
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery64
32.7Portability73.5
4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and display (+7). 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 64
- 32% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 42% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 16.3 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (ROG Nebula) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+3%Bottom 49% | 2,632Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+5%Top 43% | 13,155Bottom 49% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+32% | 73 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.5 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 16.3 mm+28% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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