Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Dell XPS Googlebook
51.1Performance44
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery—
32.7Portability93.7
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 53.7 for Dell XPS Googlebook. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS Googlebook edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 61% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 44% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | — |
| Charging | 180 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 0.99 kg+61% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 12.7 mm+44% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | 720p | — |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
Related comparisons
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)VSAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs Razer Blade 14 (2025)VSAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs COLORFIRE MEOW X16 Pro (2026)VSAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14VSDell XPS Googlebookvs Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)VSDell XPS Googlebookvs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)VSDell XPS Googlebookvs HP OmniBook Ultra 14VSDell XPS Googlebookvs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)VS