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Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

WINNER
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
52.6Inno Score
VS
MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
45.1Inno Score
51.1Performance45.1
31.8Display33.9
94.7Battery66.7
32.7Portability34
7 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)4 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+6). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 45
  • Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
  • 28% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 75 Wh

Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W

  • 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,150

Display

Display comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Screen size16 ″+3%15.6 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1080
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness300 nits+17%257 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
ProcessorIntel Core 7 240HIntel Core i7-14650HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 LaptopNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB+100%512 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Geekbench 6 (single)2,699Bottom 49%2,786+3%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,815+6%Top 43%13,048Bottom 47%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Capacity96 Wh+28%75 Wh
Charging180 W240 W+33%

Design

Design comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Weight2.57 kg2.4 kg+7%
Thickness22.7 mm+11%25.5 mm
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal framePlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Ports2x 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 jack3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Webcam720p720p HD
BiometricsNoneNone

Software

Software comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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