MSI Thin 15 vs Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS
MSI Thin 15 2026, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
MSI
57 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 Thin 15 2026, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
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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 Thin 15 | Alienware Aurora 16" LAC16251-9582BLU-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 13420H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | DisplayPort 2.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | RJ45 Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.86 kg★ | 2.49 kg |
| Battery | 52 Wh | 96 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Thin 15 2026, Core i5-13420H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, Black
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
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 6 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.