Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) vs MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M
63.6Performancechip56.9
55.5Display48
42.5Battery46.7
31.8Portability49.6
4 spec wins — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)2 spec wins — MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) scores 51.2 against 51.1 for MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251)
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 48
- 133% higher charging: 280 W vs 120 W
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 60% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 32
- 22% lower weight: 2 kg vs 2.57 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,081Top 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,270Top 16% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+60% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 4.3 h | — |
| Charging | 280 W+133% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2 kg+22% |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 22.9 mm+2% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid and bottom cover, magnesium alloy frame | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) | MSI Venture 15 AI+ B3M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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