Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
51.1Performance32.1
31.8Display23.3
94.7Battery29.3
32.7Portability72.8
8 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+19). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 32
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 29
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 104% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 47 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 33
- 45% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+20%Bottom 49% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+66%Top 43% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+104% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.42 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 18.6 mm+18% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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