Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Razer Blade 14 2025 (1 tied) — including cinebench (multi-core) (1451 vs 1072).
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: which one should you buy?
Choose the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora if you care most about cinebench (multi-core) (1451 vs 1072), cinebench (single-core) (138 vs 118) and display size (16 in vs 14 in).
Choose the Razer Blade 14 2025 if you care most about portability score (8.6/10 vs 5.9/10), display score (7.7/10 vs 6.6/10) and cpu threads (20 vs 14).
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Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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 Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Build & Design
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 5.9/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 1.63 kg |
| Thickness | 23.4 mm | 16.2 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | Yes |
| Facial recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Blue | Black, Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Mechanical | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm 14.05 x 10.45 x 0.76-0.92 inches | 310.7 x 224.3 x 15.8-16.2 mm 12.23 x 8.83 x 0.62-0.64 inches |
| Footprint | 948 cm2 (146.8 inches2) | 697 cm2 (108 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.0 cm | 14.9 x 8.5 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Glass |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1451 | 1072 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 138 | 118 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14506 | 14637 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2936 | 2845 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: CPU
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 14 | 20 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| CPU cores | 14 (6P + 8E) | 10 (4P + 6E) |
| CPU base frequency | 2.9 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 5.1 GHz | 5 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: GPU
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 18.4 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Graphics | AMD Radeon 880M |
| GPU VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| GPU configurations available | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060|GeForce RTX 5070 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Memory
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | Yes | No |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 5600 MHz | 8000 MHz |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB|32GB|64GB|96GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Storage
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB |
| Storage slots | 2 | — |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Display
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Display size | 16 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 243 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.3% | ~81.6% |
| Side bezels | 6.2 mm | 4.6 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 180° | 135° |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Battery
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Battery capacity | 96 Wh | 72 Wh |
| Charging speed | 180 W | 200 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Battery voltage | 11.7 V | — |
| Full charge time | 2:25 hr | 1:50 hr |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Audio
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3204 | — |
| Speaker loudness | ~82.1 dB | ~79.6 dB |
| Speaker power | 2x2W | — |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: OS & Software
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs Razer Blade 14 2025: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
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Razer Blade 14 2025
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora
- Performance score: 7.5/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1451 (vs 1072)
- Cinebench (single-core): 138 (vs 118)
- Geekbench (single-core): 2936 (vs 2845)
- RAM upgradable
- Display size: 16 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz (vs 120 Hz)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 450 nits)
- Battery capacity: 96 Wh (vs 72 Wh)
- Numeric keypad
- Ethernet port
- Dolby Atmos
Razer Blade 14 2025
- Overall score: 6.4/10 (vs 6.3/10)
- Portability score: 8.6/10 (vs 5.9/10)
- Battery score: 6.2/10 (vs 6.1/10)
- Display score: 7.7/10 (vs 6.6/10)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14637 (vs 14506)
- CPU threads: 20 (vs 14)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
- Pixel density: 243 ppi (vs 189 ppi)
- Charging speed: 200 W (vs 180 W)
- Weight: 1.63 kg (vs 2.57 kg)
- Thickness: 16.2 mm (vs 23.4 mm)
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora or the Razer Blade 14 2025?
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Razer Blade 14 2025 (1 tied) — including cinebench (multi-core) (1451 vs 1072).
Which is cheaper, the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora or the Razer Blade 14 2025?
The Razer Blade 14 2025 costs around $1799, $150 less than the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora at around $1949.
What are the main differences between the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora and the Razer Blade 14 2025?
The biggest gaps are in portability score (8.6/10 on the Razer Blade 14 2025 vs 5.9/10); display score (7.7/10 on the Razer Blade 14 2025 vs 6.6/10); cinebench (multi-core) (1451 on the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora vs 1072).