Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) vs ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)
63.6Performancechip35.7
55.5Display—
42.5Battery50.7
31.8Portability81.8
5 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) scores 51.2 against 51.2 for ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 36
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 52% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 63 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 32
- 48% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 13.7 mm vs 23.4 mm
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Touchscreen (IPS or Value IPS by config, glossy, 16:10) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,081Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,270Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+52% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.3 h | — |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.34 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 13.7 mm+41% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm universal audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano Security Slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR camera for Windows Hello and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip G2 (B5406FMA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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