Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS vs MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH
Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Interstellar Indigo
Alienware
73 Overall Score
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MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti, Cosmos Gray
MSI
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti, Cosmos Gray
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Specifications
| Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS | MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | DisplayPort 2.0 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | RJ45 Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.49 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 96 Wh★ | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Vector 16" B0G52KYSPH, Intel Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5070 Ti, Cosmos Gray
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.