Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
63.6Performance43.3
55.5Display38.4
42.5Battery66.7
31.8Portability64.1
7 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) scores 51.2 against 51 for ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 32
- 36% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 15% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 23.4 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,950
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,081+24%Top 14% | 2,475Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,270+50%Top 16% | 12,867Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.3 h | — |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.65 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 19.9 mm+15% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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