Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
51.1Performance46.6
31.8Display55.5
94.7Battery86.7
32.7Portability62.8
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30) and display (+24). 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 47
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+7%Bottom 49% | 2,525Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 14,588+6%Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 200 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.85 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 16.4 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 G16 (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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (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 G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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