Alienware 16X Aurora vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Alienware 16X Aurora leads overall

Alienware 16X Aurora · 77 overall, #10 of 94

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra · 72 overall, #21 of 94

Key differences

Display resolutionMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 3270 × 2180 vs 2560 × 1600 px
Refresh rateAlienware 16X Aurora 240 vs 120 Hz
BrightnessMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 507 nits brighter
WeightMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 0.55 kg lighter
Processor modelAlienware 16X Aurora Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X

Scores by Category

16X Aurora wins 5 of 14 categories · Surface Laptop Ultra wins 3

Category	16X AuroraSurface Laptop Ultra	Lead
Display		+10
Performance		+50
Battery		Tie
Memory		+15
Design & Weight		+26
Processor		+44
Storage		Tie
Discrete Graphics		+74
Ports		+7
Connectivity		Tie
Webcam		Tie
Security		Tie
Sound		+19
Input		Tie

Physical Comparison

16X AuroraSurface Laptop Ultra

16X Aurora is 0.55 kg (27%) heavier than Surface Laptop Ultra.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

16X Aurora

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Surface Laptop Ultra

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Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Alienware 16X Aurora

No SD card reader.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

No notable compromises found.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Processor model

Discrete Graphics

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Dedicated GPU	Yes	N/A
Discrete graphics model		N/A
3DMark Time Spy Graphics	13,976	N/A

Memory

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Memory capacity	32 GB	N/A
Technology
Memory upgradeable	Yes	N/A

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Storage capacity	N/A	N/A
Socket type		N/A
PCIe version	N/A	N/A
Storage upgradeable	Yes	Yes

Display

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Size	16 in7% more	15 in
Display resolution	2560 × 1600 px	3270 × 2180 px
Aspect ratio	16:10	3:2
Refresh rate	240 Hz100% more	120 Hz
Response time	8.7 ms	N/A
Display type		N/A
Brightness	493 nits	1,000 nits103% more
Pen support	N/A	No
Touch support	No	Yes
Screen-to-body ratio	78%	85%

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Number of speakers	2	4
Power	4 W	N/A
Dolby Atmos	No	Yes
Number of microphones	2	2

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Webcam resolution	1920 × 1080 px	1920 × 1080 px

Battery

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Battery capacity	96 Wh	N/A
Maximum charge power	N/A	140 W

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numpad	Yes	N/A

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
USB Type A	2	1
USB Type C	2	3
Thunderbolt technology		N/A
HDMI port	Yes	Yes
Card reader	No	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Color		N/A
Dimensions	35.7 × 26.54 × 2.34 cm	32.88 × 23.87 × 1.8 cm
Weight	2.549 kg	2 kg22% less

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
Fingerprint scanner	N/A	N/A
Infrared face recognition support	Yes	Yes

Performance

Feature	16X Aurora	Surface Laptop Ultra
PassMark CPU Mark	55,677	N/A
Active cooling	Yes	Yes
Release Date	May 19, 2025	October 16, 2026

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.