Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 18
63.6Performance67.1
55.5Display44.8
42.5Battery57.7
31.8Portability20
5 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)6 spec wins — HP ZBook Fury G1i 18
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) scores 51.2 against 51 for HP ZBook Fury G1i 18. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 32 vs 20
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 27% lower weight: 2.57 kg vs 3.52 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 23.4 mm vs 27 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,950 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Fury G1i 18
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 86% higher Web browsing endurance: 8 h vs 4.3 h
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell Generation Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (4 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,081+2%Top 14% | 3,028Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,270+5%Top 16% | 18,285Top 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 99 Wh+3% |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.3 h | 8 h+86% |
| Charging | 280 W | 330 W+18% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+27% | 3.52 kg |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm+13% | 27 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame | Aluminum alloy chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (USB-C, 80Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5GbE, SD card reader, smart card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE200, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP camera with privacy shutter (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Optional fingerprint reader (power button) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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