Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
51.1Performance42.1
31.8Display26.5
94.7Battery49.3
32.7Portability73.9
8 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+9). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (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 display score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 49
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 33
- 43% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 26% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| 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 Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+68% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.46 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 16.9 mm+26% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 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 USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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