Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
51.1Performance44
31.8Display23.3
94.7Battery33.3
32.7Portability67.3
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+61) and display (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 33
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 33
- 38% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+92% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.59 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 18.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | 720p | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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