Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
51.1Performance69.6
31.8Display54.7
94.7Battery45.9
32.7Portability24.2
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)8 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) scores 52.6 against 52.5 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 24
- 11% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 2.89 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $4,200
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 40% | 3,066+14%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 44% | 19,607+42%Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 4.8 h |
| Charging | 180 W | 280 W+56% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+11% | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+5% | 23.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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