Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
51.1Performance38.3
31.8Display38.4
94.7Battery68
32.7Portability72.5
5 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and performance (+13). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 68
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 13,815 vs 10,236
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 33
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 44% lower thickness: 12.8 mm vs 22.7 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.69 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699+13%Bottom 49% | 2,392Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815+35%Top 43% | 10,236Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+26% | 76 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.69 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 12.8 mm+44% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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