Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
51.1Performance44
31.8Display38.3
94.7Battery46.7
32.7Portability43.5
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
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 LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 60% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 33
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.57 kg
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+33% | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.1 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+10% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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