Alienware 16X AuroravsAsus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

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Alienware
Alienware 16X Aurora
16X Aurora

Quick Stats

The Alienware 16X Aurora delivers solid performance, with excellent CPU and decent gaming capabilities, but some notable drawbacks exist.
The Alienware 16X Aurora's subpar build quality is a major letdown at its £15,000 price tag overall.
The notable display features crisp visuals and Quad HD resolution, with the only downside being limited HDMI outputs.
The Alienware 16X Aurora offers strong performance with up to 110 watts GPU and 55 watts CPU power.
Asus
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

Quick Stats

The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED delivers robust performance suitable for demanding users with seamless multitasking and smooth gaming experiences.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED has an excellent build quality, showcasing attention to detail and solid construction everywhere.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED features an impressive OLED display with vibrant colors and excellent peak brightness.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED boasts an impressive 2.8k OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Alienware 16X Aurora
Winner
#202
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
#204
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Alienware 16X Aurora
#443
Winner
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
#459
Display
Alienware 16X Aurora
#173
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
#63
Winner
Performance
Alienware 16X Aurora
#108
Winner
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
#640
Build
Alienware 16X Aurora
#421
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
#156
Winner
Features
Alienware 16X Aurora
#207
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
#28
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Alienware Alienware 16X Aurora
Asus ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
up to 64GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i7-12700H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Laptop)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
N/A
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Alienware 16X Aurora

Strengths

The laptop looks really good, it's definitely not quite up there with the Area 51 build quality but it is obviously about half the price
Good range of features
Performance was good, we got 150 watts on the GPU and the CPU performed very well
Battery life was strong, leading to snappy performance when you are on battery that feels very much like you're on mains
The laptop is capable of 100 Ws of power delivery, meaning you could charge the laptop with a USBC charger, a dock, or a power delivery monitor

Weaknesses

The biggest gripes were the plastic deck, the touchpad and that keyboard. This didn't feel like an Alienware, it felt like a G series.
£15,000 is a lot of money and I would have liked to seen a proper Alienware keyboard on here. This one just felt cheap
The laptop maxes out at only a 5070 and an 8 GB card in 2025 is a bit of a shame, every laptop really, if possible, should go to that 5070 Ti for that 12 GB of RAM
Only the right USBC allows for power delivery
The GPU performance sucked when using power delivery, I'm not sure what is going on with the engineers over at Dell

Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

Strengths

Very impressive stunning 2.8k OLED display
Love the pen support and included Asus pen 2.0 at no additional cost
Slick design great battery life runs cool under load
Good Port selection and a great bang for the buck overall
90 Herz of fresh rate 550 nits of peak brightness I love the display
Great typing experience very good indeed
Very responsive touchpad scrolling doing all gestures

Weaknesses

Soldered Ram is a con
Fingerprint magnet in terms of that case reflective displays
Noticeable fan noise under load
Battery life may vary depending on user's use case
Hinges are very tight might be difficult to open with one finger initially
Multi-stage backlight on the keyboard feels a bit gimmicky
Audio is good but not exceptional, might not impress audiophiles
Read Full Reviews

Alienware 16X Aurora

The Alienware 16X Aurora is an ambitious laptop that promises high-performance gaming on the go. With its sleek design and robust features, it's clear Dell has made a concerted effort to appeal to gamers. However, with a price tag of £15,000, expectations are high - particularly when it comes to build quality, keyboard feel, and graphics capabilities. But does this luxury laptop live up to its lofty claims? In this review, we'll put the Aurora through its paces to find out.

Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED for 2023 is an impressive convertible laptop that boasts a stunning 2.8k OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 550 nits of peak brightness. Notable features include pen support, a sleek design, great battery life, and a decent audio experience courtesy of bottom-firing Harmon Card speakers. However, some drawbacks include soldered RAM, fingerprint magnets, reflective displays, and noticeable fan noise under load.

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