Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
51.1Performance38.8
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery60
32.7Portability75.8
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 50, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and performance (+12). Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) 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 39
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 40% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (multitouch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+7%Bottom 49% | 2,531Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+29%Top 43% | 10,711Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+37% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.53 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 13.9 mm+39% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | None | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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