Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Chuwi NeoBook
51.1Performance25.3
31.8Display23.3
94.7Battery37.8
32.7Portability82.4
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+26). Chuwi NeoBook 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 25
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 38
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 33
- 53% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+80% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.2 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 16.4 mm+28% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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