MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 vs Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 2024, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4080, Gray
MSI
55 Overall Score
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Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo
Alienware
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 2024, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4080, Gray
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Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo
88 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Alienware Aurora 16X gaming laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its high-end performance, smooth gaming at high settings, and robust build quality. Reviewers highlight the powerful combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and RTX 5070 GPU, along with ample 2TB SSD storage and high-capacity RAM, which handle demanding tasks like AAA gaming and graphic design with ease. Some minor criticisms include a slightly cheap-feeling keyboard and an 8-bit display instead of 10-bit, but overall, users find it an excellent value for the price, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- High-end gaming performance
- Smooth gameplay at high settings
- Powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 processor
- Excellent RTX 5070 graphics
- Fast 2TB SSD storage
Cons
- Cheap-feeling keyboard
- 8-bit display instead of 10-bit
- Plastic trackpad
- Large power brick
Gaming performance 5
Build quality 4
Cooling 3
Storage capacity 3
Display quality 3
Keyboard quality 2
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Specifications
| MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 | Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | DisplayPort 2.0 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.00 kg | 2.49 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 96 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Vector VECTOR17A1649 2024, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4080, Gray
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.