Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
51.1Performance42.4
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery99.3
32.7Portability51.3
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) 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 42
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 38% higher charging: 180 W vs 130 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,699 vs 2,418
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 95
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+12%Bottom 49% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+1%Top 43% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 180 W+38% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.13 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 18.7 mm+18% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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