Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
51.1Performance35.5
31.8Display27.3
94.7Battery69.5
32.7Portability82.8
8 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+25) and performance (+16). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) 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 36
- Stronger display score: 32 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 70
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher charging: 180 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 33
- 53% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 42% higher Peak brightness: 425 nits vs 300 nits
- 31% lower thickness: 15.6 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 425 nits+42% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+18%Bottom 49% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+24%Top 43% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+92% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 180 W+300% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.22 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 15.6 mm+31% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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