Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
51.1Performance61.1
31.8Display44.9
94.7Battery78.5
32.7Portability75.9
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+43) and display (+13). 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 79
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- 29% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 74 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 33
- 133% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 700 nits+133% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,952+9%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 14,965+8%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+29% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 180 W+80% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.44 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 15.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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