Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
63.6Performancechip59.9
87.6Graphics94.2
55.5Displayspec-based55.5
42.5Batteryspec-based48.5
31.8Portabilityspec-based26
2 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) scores 56 against 55.9 for Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9. 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 60
- 12% lower thickness: 23.4 mm vs 26.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,950 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 88
- 38% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 18,823 vs 13,644
- 28% higher Web browsing endurance: 5.5 h vs 4.3 h
- 18% higher charging: 330 W vs 280 W
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,081Top 15% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,270Top 15% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | 18,823+38%Top 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh | 99.9 Wh+4% |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.3 h | 5.5 h+28% |
| Charging | 280 W | 330 W+18% |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg+2% | 2.62 kg |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm+12% | 26.6 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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