Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
51.1Performance45
31.8Display38.3
94.7Battery54.3
32.7Portability44.2
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+6). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 45
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 54
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 33
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
- 14% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+2%Bottom 49% | 2,650Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+8%Top 43% | 12,800Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.2 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 22.4 mm+1% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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