Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
51.1Performance58.1
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery60
32.7Portability67.5
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.3 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) and performance (+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 battery score: 95 vs 60
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,200
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 32% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 (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 XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,903+8%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 16,943+23%Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+80% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.74 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 15.4 mm+32% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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