Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 Comparison

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 $2,799	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080 $3,999	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Dell	GIGABYTE
Model
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop (2024)	AORUS Master 16 BYH-C5USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5080 Laptops
RAM
Up to 64GB DDR5	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
Up to 4TB SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
4TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240Hz, 3ms response time	16-inch OLED WQXGA (2560x1600) 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs
Color
Dark Metallic Moon	Dark Tide
Processor
Model
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
Cores
12 Cores	24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)
Threads
24 Threads	32 Threads
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Cache
76MB	36MB
TDP
55W	55W
CPU
	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms
Panel Type
IPS	OLED
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	Up to 500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
ComfortView Plus, Anti-Glare, G-Sync	Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, NVIDIA G-Sync, TÜV Rheinland Certified
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 4
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch
TGP
	Up to 175W
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Slots
	2x SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1x M.2 PCIe Gen5 slot, 1x M.2 PCIe Gen4 slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	No
RGB Customization
Yes, via AlienFX	Per-Key RGB via GIGABYTE Control Center
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	AI-powered performance tuning via GiMATE
Performance
Cooling Technology
Seven Heat Pipes and Vapor Chamber for advanced cooling	WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Dual Fans
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Alienware Command Center	Yes, via GIGABYTE Control Center
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Balanced, Turbo, AI
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
86Wh	99Wh
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (varies with usage)	Varies with usage
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Power Delivery 3.0 via USB-C
Power Adapter
330W	330W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB Type-A 3.2, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2, 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet, 1 x SD Card Slot, 1 x Global Headset Jack	1 x Thunderbolt 5 (USB4/DisplayPort 2.1/PD 3.0), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4/DisplayPort 1.4/PD 3.0), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard with AlienFX RGB lighting	Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.8mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-gesture support	Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos	4 x 2W Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio, AI Noise Cancellation	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, Built-in Microphone
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes, 3.5mm combo jack
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080p FHD
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Magnesium Alloy	Aluminum and Plastic
Color Options
Dark Metallic Moon	Dark Tide
RGB Lighting
Yes, AlienFX programmable lighting	Yes, Per-Key RGB and Light Bar
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.4 x 1.0 inches	14.06 x 10 x 1.18 inches
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with seven heat pipes and vapor chamber	Yes, with WINDFORCE Infinity EX
Software
Pre-installed Alienware Command Center for system control and customization	Pre-installed GIGABYTE Control Center and GiMATE
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office Lifetime License, External CD/DVD Drive	Not specified
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	2025.0
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 or GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080?

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

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080:

Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.52 lbs vs 3.3 kg or 7.28 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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