Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
51.1Performance41.9
31.8Display36.7
94.7Battery60
32.7Portability81.6
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 51.8 for HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
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 60
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 33
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 300 nits
- 49% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+14%Bottom 49% | 2,372Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+9%Top 43% | 12,643Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.31 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 14.5 mm+36% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (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 (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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