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Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

WINNER
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
52.6Inno Score
VS
Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
40.4Inno Score
51.1Performance42.1
31.8Display35.3
94.7Battery46.7
32.7Portability36.8
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and performance (+9). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 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 battery score: 95 vs 47
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 60% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 60 Wh
  • 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,699 vs 2,381

Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
  • Stronger portability score: 37 vs 33
  • 28% higher charging: 230 W vs 180 W
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,150

Display

Display comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Screen size16 ″+3%15.6 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness300 nits300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
ProcessorIntel Core 7 240HIntel Core i5-13450HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 LaptopNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W)
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots)

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Geekbench 6 (single)2,699+13%Bottom 49%2,381Bottom 17%
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,815+9%Top 43%12,684Bottom 43%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Capacity96 Wh+60%60 Wh
Charging180 W230 W+28%

Design

Design comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Weight2.57 kg2.38 kg+7%
Thickness22.7 mm+5%23.9 mm
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal framePC-ABS plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Ports2x 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 jack3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
Webcam720p1080p with e-shutter
BiometricsNoneNone

Software

Software comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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