Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
51.1Performance56.9
31.8Display54.7
94.7Battery70.7
32.7Portability76.7
2 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+44) and display (+23). 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 battery score: 95 vs 71
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 23% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 78 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 33
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 48% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 22.7 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (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 Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,699Bottom 49% | 2,839+5%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,815Top 43% | 16,587+20%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+23% | 78 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W+177% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.59 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 22.7 mm | 11.9 mm+48% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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