Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
51.1Performance26.6
31.8Display30.2
94.7Battery21.3
32.7Portability66.3
8 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+73) and performance (+25). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 21
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 162% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,815 vs 5,278
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 33
- 37% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+26%Bottom 49% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+162%Top 43% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+134% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.62 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 19 mm+16% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | None | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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