Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
51.1Performance46.1
31.8Display35.1
94.7Battery52
32.7Portability71.9
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and performance (+5). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 52
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 64 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 33
- 46% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 13% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,894+7%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+15%Top 43% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+50% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.4 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 19.7 mm+13% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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