Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
51.1Performance57.1
31.8Display44.8
94.7Battery66.7
32.7Portability59.9
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 wins this laptop face-off, 56.6 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) 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 67
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 28% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3072x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.79 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 19.9 mm+12% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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