Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
VS
51.1Performance44.1
31.8Display41.6
94.7Battery65.7
32.7Portability78
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) wins this laptop face-off, 54.3 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+45) and display (+10). 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 66
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher charging: 180 W vs 90 W
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 33
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 45% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 14.7 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1620 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (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 Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+11%Bottom 49% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+2%Top 43% | 13,600Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 180 W+100% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.42 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 14.7 mm+35% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, 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 Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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