Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
51.1Performance54.4
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery51.6
32.7Portability74
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 53.3 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 52
- 32% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 73 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 51
- 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
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7500 (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 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,870+6%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 14,800+7%Top 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+32% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 200 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.5 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 15.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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