Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
51.1Performance54.1
31.8Display39.9
94.7Battery73.3
32.7Portability35.7
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 51.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 73
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 10% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 33
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 28% higher charging: 230 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,856+6%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 17,201+25%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+20% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 230 W+28% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.36 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+10% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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