Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
51.1Performance41.5
31.8Display24.9
94.7Battery79.8
32.7Portability76
6 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 52 for LG Gram 17 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 80
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 33
- 47% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 17% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits+17% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+2%Bottom 49% | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+29%Top 43% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+25% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.35 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 17.8 mm+22% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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