ASUS V16 (V3607) vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
The Alienware 16 Aurora is the better laptop on paper: it lasts longer on a charge, has more storage and has a sharper screen. Pick the ASUS V16 only if it matters to you that it is lighter.
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Key differences
- Battery life Alienware 16 Aurora wins
The Alienware 16 Aurora should last longer on a charge: it has a 96 Wh battery against 63 Wh.
- Storage Alienware 16 Aurora wins
The Alienware 16 Aurora has twice the storage: 1 TB against 512 GB.
- Weight ASUS V16 wins
The ASUS V16 is 0.5 kg lighter: 1.95 kg against 2.49 kg.
- Sharpness Alienware 16 Aurora wins
The Alienware 16 Aurora's screen is sharper: 2.5K against Full HD.
- Ports Alienware 16 Aurora wins
Only the Alienware 16 Aurora has Ethernet.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS V16 if…
- You'll move it around the house or office: it's 0.5 kg lighter.
- You notice smooth motion: its screen runs at 144 Hz.
- You're on a lot of video calls: its 1080p webcam is sharper.
Choose the Alienware 16 Aurora if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge.
- You store lots of photos, videos or games: it has 1 TB of storage.
- You read, write or edit photos a lot: its 2.5K screen makes text and images crisper.
- You plug things in: it has Ethernet (for wired internet).
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Alienware 16 Aurora leads on performance and ports and wireless; 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 has more storage, and the ASUS V16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS V16 (V3607) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| Graphics memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Upgradeable (slots) | Upgradeable (slots) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Screen
Each laptop has its strengths on the screen.
The ASUS V16 has a smoother screen, while the Alienware 16 Aurora has a sharper screen.
| Spec | ASUS V16 (V3607) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | 2.5K (2560 x 1600) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | — | 100% sRGB (typical) |
| Finish | Matte | Anti-reflective |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Each laptop has its strengths on battery and weight.
The ASUS V16 is lighter, while the Alienware 16 Aurora lasts longer on a charge.
| Spec | ASUS V16 (V3607) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 63 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Charger | 150 W | — |
| Charges via | barrel | barrel |
| Fast charging | — | ExpressCharge Boost: 0 to 35% in 20 minutes (computer off) |
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 2.49 kg |
| Dimensions | 357 x 250.7 x 18-22 mm | 356.98 x 265.43 x 18.6-22.7 mm |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Colour | Black | Interstellar Indigo |
| Colours available | Black | — |
Ports and wireless
The Alienware 16 Aurora is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Ethernet and has Wi-Fi 7, and the ASUS V16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS V16 (V3607) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort, charging), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5 mm audio | 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 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 3 |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | 1 GbE RJ-45 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (MT7925B22M) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The ASUS V16 is ahead on extras.
It has a sharper webcam, and the Alienware 16 Aurora doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS V16 (V3607) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | backlit chiclet keyboard with numpad, 1.5 mm travel | White backlit, English UK 102 keys, 18.70 x 18.05 mm key pitch |
| Login | — | Fingerprint |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | precision touchpad | 115 x 70 mm |
| Speakers | SonicMaster speakers | 2 speakers, 2 W average / 2.5 W peak each |
| Microphones | built-in microphone | digital-array microphones in the camera assembly |
| Pen | — | No |
| Security | firmware TPM, BIOS user password | — |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | ASUS V16 (V3607) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | V3607VP | RTV1V |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |