Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
51.1Performance44
31.8Display29.2
94.7Battery64
32.7Portability68.9
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 49.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and performance (+7). Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) 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 44
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 80% higher charging: 180 W vs 100 W
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 33
- 36% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (one M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+32% | 73 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+80% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.64 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 16.6 mm+27% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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