Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
51.1Performance65.6
31.8Display55.5
94.7Battery98.7
32.7Portability20
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)7 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+14). 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
- 19% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 17% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 95
- 122% higher charging: 400 W vs 180 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 3,127+16%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 20,220+46%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh+3% |
| Charging | 180 W | 400 W+122% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+17% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm+19% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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