Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
51.1Performance47.8
31.8Display41.6
94.7Battery54.2
32.7Portability53.8
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and performance (+3). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 48
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 54
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,699 vs 2,450
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 33
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 33% higher charging: 240 W vs 180 W
- 23% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+10%Bottom 49% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+4%Top 43% | 13,300Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 240 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.99 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 20 mm+12% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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