Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
63.6Performancespec-basedchip63
87.6Graphicschip53.8
55.5Displayspec-based41.6
42.5Batteryspec-based54.7
31.8Portabilityspec-based65.9
4 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)4 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) scores 56 against 56 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 54
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 45% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 66 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 35% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.57 kg
- 22% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 23.4 mm
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $1,950
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | PixelSense Flow HDR LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X2-85 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | SSD (removable, Gen 4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,081Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,270Top 15% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 13,644Top 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+45% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.3 h | — |
| Charging | 280 W+331% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.66 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 18.3 mm+22% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect, MicroSDXC Express card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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