Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050 Comparison

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 $1,899	Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050 $899	HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
Overview
Brand
Alienware	Alienware
Model
M18 Gaming Laptop - 2024	AC16250-16
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
RTX 4070 Laptops \| RTX 5050 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, 3ms	16-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 120Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Blue
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-14700HX	Intel Core i7-1240P (Series 2, 12th Gen)
Intel Core i7 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 8 Efficient Cores)	12 (8 Performance cores + 4 Efficiency cores)
Threads
24 Threads	16.0
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.1 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	18MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	28W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (QHD+)	2560 x 1600 pixels (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	120Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 400 nits	300 nits
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-glare, Wide viewing angles
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Supported
Additional Features
MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, AI acceleration
TGP

Benchmark Scores

Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5 SO-DIMM
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified
RAID Support
No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX Lighting	No
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Optimized thermal design with Cryo-Chamber cooling
Performance
Cooling Technology
Alienware Cryo-Tech™ Cooling with dual fans and vapor chamber	Cryo-Chamber structure focusing airflow to core components
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	No
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Standard, Performance, Turbo
Benchmark Scores
Not specified
Battery
Capacity
90Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W	130W USB-C power adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	4 x USB 3.0, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Audio jack (combo), 1 x SD card reader, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-sized chiclet keyboard with N-key rollover
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.5mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with Alienware Sound System	Stereo speakers with Waves Nx 3D audio
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X Ultra, Nahimic audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Anodized aluminum lid, magnesium alloy chassis
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Blue
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	No
Dimensions
41.0 x 30.0 x 2.45 cm	Approx. 359 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	No
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Alienware Cryo-Tech™	Cryo-Chamber cooling system
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Alienware Command Center for system tuning and lighting
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	130W USB-C charger
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	July 13, 2024
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Alienware M18 with RTX 4070 or Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050?

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

Advantages of Alienware M18 with RTX 4070:

Offers better Refresh Rate (165Hz vs 120Hz)

Advantages of Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070)

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