Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
51.1Performance43.3
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery66.7
32.7Portability64.1
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+8). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- 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 $1,500
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 36% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+9%Bottom 49% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+7%Top 43% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.65 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 19.9 mm+12% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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