Thunderbolt 4 (1x) Thunderbolt — 3 Laptops Compared

Decision table

Thunderbolt 4 (1x) Thunderbolt: which one for what?

The 3 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Thin & Light Battery Life Content Creation

Leads for Gaming: Alienware 16X Aurora85%

Leads for Thin & Light: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)69%

Leads for Battery Life: Alienware 16X Aurora62%

Leads for Content Creation: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)91%

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025)ASUS
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
85% 69% 56% 91%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Thin & Light
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Content Creation
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU
- OLED panel
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Alienware 16X AuroraAlienware
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU · 32 GB
85% 50% 62% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
- 240Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
- 96 Wh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Discrete graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)Dell
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V · 16 GB · 16 inch
45% 59% 45% 45%
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 1.87 kg — among the lightest in the pool
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- 21 months on the market — a successor may be near