Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
51.1Performance39.3
31.8Display41.6
94.7Battery45.9
32.7Portability51.4
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+12). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 46
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 66% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 33
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+11% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 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 (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+10%Bottom 49% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+20%Top 43% | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+66% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 180 W+50% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.98 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 22 mm+3% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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