ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen $2,499	Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H) $1,399	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Alienware
Model
ROG Strix G18 (2024)	16 Aurora Laptop (AC16250)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD (2560 x 1600), 240Hz	16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	Approx. 2.8 kg or 6.17 lbs
Color
Black	Quantum Blue
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core 7-240H Series 2
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core 7-240H Series 2 Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 Cores (6 Performance + 10 Efficient)
Threads
32 Threads	22 Threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	2.1 GHz (Estimated)
Max Turbo Boost
5.4 GHz	Up to 5.2 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Base), Up to 115W (Turbo)
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync	NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, ComfortView Plus (Hardware Low Blue Light)
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM
12GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with enhanced RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, AI-Powered Tensor Cores
TGP
	140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Second M.2 Slot Available
RAID Support
No	Yes, RAID 0/1
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Alienware Command Center Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via ROG Aura Sync	AlienFX Per-Key RGB Keyboard + Stadium Lighting
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Alienware Command Center with Performance Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Alienware Cryo-tech Cooling with Vapor Chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via ROG Armoury Crate	Yes, via Alienware Command Center
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Overdrive
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 7 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	ExpressCharge (80% in 60 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	280W Small Form Factor (SFF) Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-Sync), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (Type-C with DisplayPort & Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Global Headset Jack, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Alienware M-Series Per-Key RGB Mechanical Keyboard (Optional)
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Glass Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	Dual Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Certification, AI Noise-Canceling Technology	Dolby Atmos
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	FHD (1080p) IR Webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Anodized Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy
Color Options
Black	Quantum Blue
RGB Lighting
Yes, Aura Sync Light Bar and Rear Glow	Yes, AlienFX Keyboard, Logo, and Rear Stadium Ring
Dimensions
40.5 x 29.0 x 2.36 cm	Approx. 363 x 268 x 23 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsink	Yes, Cryo-tech with Vapor Chamber
Software
Pre-installed ROG Armoury Crate for system control and customization	Alienware Command Center, Alienware Update, Dell SupportAssist
Service
	1 Year Premium Support with Onsite Service
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 280W SFF
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
32GB USB Flash Drive	Alienware Sticker Pack
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Expected Q4 2024
Status
Available	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen or Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen:

Offers better RAM (32GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)

Advantages of Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop (RTX 5060 & intel Core 7 240H):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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