Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050 Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 with RTX 5050 $899 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
Overview
Brand
Alienware	Acer
Model
AC16250-16	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) 120Hz	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Weight
	2.5
Color
Blue	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-1240P (Series 2, 12th Gen)	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
12 (8 Performance cores + 4 Efficiency cores)	12.0
Threads
16.0	24.0
Base Clock
1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
18MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
28W	45W
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels (WQXGA)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
120Hz	180Hz
Response Time
	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare, Wide viewing angles	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	Supported
Benchmark Scores
	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, AI acceleration	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600 MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB)	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
No	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
Optimized thermal design with Cryo-Chamber cooling	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Cryo-Chamber structure focusing airflow to core components	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Standard, Performance, Turbo	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
	See above
Battery
Capacity
	76 Wh
Backup Time
	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
130W USB-C power adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
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)	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-sized chiclet keyboard with N-key rollover	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Waves Nx 3D audio	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Nahimic audio	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Anodized aluminum lid, magnesium alloy chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Blue	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
Approx. 359 x 259 x 22 mm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Cryo-Chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
Alienware Command Center for system tuning and lighting	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
130W USB-C charger	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
None	None
Launch Date
Release Date
July 13, 2024	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

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