Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell XPS 13 (2026)
51.1Performance44
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery77.9
32.7Portability93.4
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 13 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 58.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+61) and display (+7). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 78
- 200% higher charging: 180 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 61% lower weight: 1 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core 5 320 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+85% | 52 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | 180 W+200% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 12.7 mm+44% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC Machined Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 13 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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