Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
51.1Performance64.7
31.8Display64.4
94.7Battery73.3
32.7Portability32.5
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 60.7 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+14). 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 73
- 20% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 13% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 26 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 32
- 267% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 300 nits
- 67% higher charging: 300 W vs 180 W
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,885 vs 13,815
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,100 nits+267% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 3,089+14%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 19,885+44%Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+20% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 300 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.43 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+13% | 26 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| 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 | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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