Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
51.1Performance42.1
31.8Display35.3
94.7Battery42.9
32.7Portability38.5
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+52) and performance (+9). HP Victus 16 (2024) 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 performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 33
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.1 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+4%Bottom 49% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+12%Top 43% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 200 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.34 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+3% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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