Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
51.1Performance43.7
31.8Display39.9
94.7Battery46.7
32.7Portability41.9
4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and performance (+7). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,815 vs 12,300
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 33
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 28% higher charging: 230 W vs 180 W
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (WQXGA) |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+20% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 230 W+28% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.3 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 21.9 mm+4% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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