Alienware 16X Aurora vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Battery and ChargingAlienware 16X Aurora
- PortabilityAlienware 16X Aurora
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AlienwareAlienware 16X AuroraNo reviews yet |  ASUSASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)No reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 96 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Power Limit | 115 W | 175 W |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 16 inç | 16 inç |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS (LG Philips 160WQG) | ROG Nebula IPS |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 96 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 280 W | 380 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 30.5 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) | Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) |
| M.2 Slot | 2 | 2 |
Alienware 16X Aurora leads on 3 of 4 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.