Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
51.1Performance39.9
31.8Display41.6
94.7Battery59.6
32.7Portability76.7
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 51.3 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch). 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 40
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 60
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 33
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 48% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 23% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 22.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,150
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno |
| 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) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+11%Bottom 49% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+6%Top 43% | 13,000Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+78% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.34 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 17.5 mm+23% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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