Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
51.1Performance41.4
31.8Display31.8
94.7Battery65
32.7Portability71.1
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and performance (+10). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 65
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 33
- 40% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 25% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,728+1%Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+25%Top 43% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+50% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.55 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 17 mm+25% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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