Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
51.1Performance75.4
31.8Display59.7
94.7Battery99.9
32.7Portability20
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)8 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+28) and performance (+24). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) 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 portability score: 33 vs 20
- 29% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 95
- 500% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 284% higher Peak brightness: 1,153 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,153 nits+284% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 6,144 GB+500% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 3,088+14%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 22,104+60%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 100 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 180 W | 400 W+122% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+29% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+29% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 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 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | None | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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