Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
51.1Performance59.9
31.8Display55.5
94.7Battery73.3
32.7Portability29.1
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)6 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+9). 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
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 29
- 20% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 16% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 27 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 67% higher charging: 300 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,889+7%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 18,126+31%Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+20% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 300 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.5 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+16% | 27 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Pro 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 (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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