Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
51.1Performance50.7
31.8Display54.7
94.7Battery60
32.7Portability92.9
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+60) and display (+23). 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 60
- 100% higher charging: 180 W vs 90 W
- 37% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 33
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 62% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+8%Bottom 49% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+100% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 0.98 kg+62% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 13.5 mm+41% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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