Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
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51.1Performance49.2
31.8Display26.5
94.7Battery70.7
32.7Portability70.8
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 52.1 for Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 71
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 33
- 40% lower weight: 1.54 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.54 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 17.4 mm+23% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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