Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
51.1Performance69
85Graphics85.9
31.8Displayspec-based29.8
94.7Batteryspec-based71.8
32.7Portabilityspec-based27.8
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)8 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 56.8 against 56.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 24% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 29.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $3,339
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 51
- 200% higher RAM: 96 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,212 vs 13,815
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB+200% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 4 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 5.0, 3 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 36% | 2,989+11%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 49% | 18,212+32%Top 19% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | 12,533+4%Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 99.9 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 11.6 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.54 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+24% | 29.8 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (USB PD 3.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (10Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD Express 8.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 5MP + IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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