Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM)
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is the better laptop on paper: it has an OLED screen, has a smoother screen and is lighter. Pick the Alienware 16 Aurora only if it matters to you that it has Ethernet.
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Key differences
- OLED screen ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 wins
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has an OLED screen, with true blacks and richer colour than the Alienware 16 Aurora's LCD.
- Smoothness ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 wins
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16's 240 Hz screen is smoother than the Alienware 16 Aurora's 120 Hz one, which shows in fast games.
- Weight ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 wins
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is 0.6 kg lighter: 1.85 kg against 2.49 kg.
- Colour ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 wins
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16's screen shows a wider range of colour (100% DCI-P3 against 100% sRGB (typical)), so photos and films look richer and truer.
- Ports Depends on you
Only the Alienware 16 Aurora has Ethernet, while only the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Alienware 16 Aurora if…
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
- You're often away from a plug: it has the bigger battery (96 Wh).
- You might want more memory later: you can add it yourself.
Choose the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 if…
- You watch a lot of films and video, or edit photos: its OLED screen has true blacks and rich colour.
- You play fast games: its 240 Hz screen keeps motion smooth.
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.6 kg lighter.
- You edit photos or care about colour: its screen covers 100% DCI-P3.
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives) and an SD card reader (for camera cards).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 leads on the screen and battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Alienware 16 Aurora is ahead on performance.
It can be upgraded, and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Graphics power (TGP) | — | 105 W |
| AI engine (NPU) | — | 13 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | LPDDR5X-7467 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Screen
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is ahead on the screen.
It has an OLED screen, has a smoother screen and has more accurate colour, and the Alienware 16 Aurora doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 100% sRGB (typical) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | — | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | — |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The Alienware 16 Aurora has a bigger battery, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is lighter, charges over USB-C and is slimmer.
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charger | — | 200 W |
| Charges via | barrel | Rectangular DC barrel (ASUS 20V); USB-C PD also supported |
| Fast charging | ExpressCharge Boost: 0 to 35% in 20 minutes (computer off) | — |
| Weight | 2.49 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 356.98 x 265.43 x 18.6-22.7 mm | 354 x 246 x 14.9-16.4 mm |
| Materials | — | CNC-machined aluminium alloy chassis |
| Colour | Interstellar Indigo | Gray |
| Colours available | — | Eclipse Gray, Platinum White |
Ports and wireless
On ports and wireless, it comes down to what you need.
The Alienware 16 Aurora has Ethernet, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 has Thunderbolt or USB4 and an SD card reader.
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery - charges), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4a), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet (1 GbE), 1x 3.5 mm universal audio jack, 1x DC power-in | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, power delivery, 10Gbps), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x SD card reader (UHS-II) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | Thunderbolt 4 |
| External displays (max) | 3 | — |
| Card reader | None | SD (UHS-II) |
| Ethernet | 1 GbE RJ-45 | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (MT7925B22M) | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Alienware 16 Aurora doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p + IR |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | White backlit, English UK 102 keys, 18.70 x 18.05 mm key pitch | Backlit chiclet, RGB, 1.7 mm travel, 20 million keypress lifetime |
| Login | Fingerprint | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad | 115 x 70 mm | — |
| Speakers | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak each | 4-speaker system (dual-force woofers, 2 tweeters), Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certified |
| Microphones | digital-array microphones in the camera assembly | 3-microphone array, AI noise cancelling |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | — | Firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605CM) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | RTV1V | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |