Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
51.1Performance50.9
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery50.9
32.7Portability80
4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 53 for Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 51
- 200% higher charging: 180 W vs 60 W
- 57% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 61 Wh
- 19% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.5 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 49% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 30% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,790+3%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+5%Top 43% | 13,100Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+57% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 180 W+200% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.3 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 15.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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