Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
51.1Performance41.5
31.8Display23.3
94.7Battery65.7
32.7Portability56.6
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and performance (+10). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 66
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,449
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 33
- 25% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (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) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+16%Bottom 49% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+10%Top 43% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 180 W+38% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.94 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 19.1 mm+16% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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