Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
51.1Performance57.1
31.8Display41.5
94.7Battery77.3
32.7Portability33.3
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 53.4 for HP OMEN 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP OMEN 16 (2025) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 77
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 16% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 83 Wh
- 11% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 25.4 mm
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% higher charging: 230 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+16% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 230 W+28% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.43 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+11% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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