Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs MSI Katana 15
51.1Performance40.5
31.8Display33.6
94.7Battery29
32.7Portability39.4
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+66) and performance (+11). MSI Katana 15 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 41
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 79% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,815 vs 11,400
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 33
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 12% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits+20% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+11%Bottom 49% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+21%Top 43% | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+79% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.25 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+9% | 24.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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