Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
51.1Performance68
31.8Display55
94.7Battery50.7
32.7Portability38.2
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) 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 51
- 52% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 180 W vs 150 W
- 16% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 26.9 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 38 vs 33
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+52% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+20% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.2 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+16% | 26.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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