Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
51.1Performance41.6
31.8Display41.6
94.7Battery67.6
32.7Portability83.8
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) wins this laptop face-off, 54.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+51) 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 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 68
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 28% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 75 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 33
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 53% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (Lumina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+15%Bottom 49% | 2,340Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+10%Top 43% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.22 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 14.9 mm+34% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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