Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
51.1Performance55.5
31.8Display26.5
94.7Battery86.7
32.7Portability42
4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 52.7 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 29% higher charging: 180 W vs 140 W
- 14% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 26.3 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
- Stronger performance score: 56 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 33
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 18% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,185 vs 13,815
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 36% | 2,921+8%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 48% | 15,185+10%Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+7% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+29% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.1 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+14% | 26.3 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v 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 4 (USB PD 3.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 5.0MP with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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