Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell Pro 13 Premium
51.1Performancechip46.1
85Graphicschip62.7
31.8Displayspec-based29.8
94.7Batteryspec-based77.5
32.7Portabilityspec-based84.2
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Dell Pro 13 Premium
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 56.8 against 56.7 for Dell Pro 13 Premium. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 46
- Stronger graphics score: 85 vs 63
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,340
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 13 Premium
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 58% lower weight: 1.07 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+20% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Gen4 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 47% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17.1 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.07 kg+58% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 18 mm+21% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with PowerShare, HDMI 2.1, headset combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 8MP HDR with IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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