Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
51.1Performance25.3
31.8Display23.3
94.7Battery29.3
32.7Portability72.6
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+26). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 29
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 33
- 47% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+104% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.37 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 19.9 mm+12% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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