Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell Latitude 5450
51.1Performance35.5
31.8Display21.6
94.7Battery38.7
32.7Portability70.1
9 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Dell Latitude 5450
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+56) and performance (+16). Dell Latitude 5450 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 36
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 39
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 33
- 46% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+15%Bottom 49% | 2,338Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+40%Top 43% | 9,846Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+78% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.4 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 21 mm+7% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | None | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Latitude 5450 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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