Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) vs Alienware 16 Area-51
Both on the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 2.57 vs 3.15 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Legion Pro 7i (Gen 10) | Alienware 16 Area-51 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹2,49,990 (starting price, August 2025) | No info |
| Announced | January 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Model Numbers | Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H (machine type 83F5) | AA16250 (regulatory model P141F) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 364.38 x 275.94 x 26.65 mm | 365 x 290 x 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 26.65 mm (21.9 mm at the front) | 28.5 mm (peak) |
| Weight | 2.57 kg | 3.15 kg to 3.40 kg |
| Build | Aluminium lid and base, anodised finish | No info |
| Colours | Eclipse Black (Glacier White in some markets) | Liquid Teal |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) | 2560 x 1600 (189 ppi) |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS (WVA) |
| Anti-Glare | No (glossy) | Yes |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | Not published by Lenovo | OLED |
| HDR | True Black 1000, Dolby Vision | Not published by Alienware |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits SDR, 1100 nits peak HDR | 500 nits (LCD), 400 nits SDR / 620 nits HDR (OLED) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (Core Ultra 7 255HX in some markets) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX / Core Ultra 9 275HX / Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus / Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 24 threads, up to 5.5 GHz, 36 MB cache, 55 W |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB (140W) / RTX 5080 16GB (175W) / RTX 5090 24GB (175W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB / RTX 5070 8 GB / RTX 5070 Ti 12 GB / RTX 5080 16 GB / RTX 5090 24 GB GDDR7 |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 13 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 32 GB / 64 GB | 16 GB to 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 (7200 XMP on 32 GB) |
| Max RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Slots | 2 CSODIMM | 2 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | 1 TB / 2 TB | Up to 4 TB per slot |
| Storage Type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 / Gen5 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | 2 (1 x PCIe 5.0, 1 x PCIe 4.0) | 3 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 80 Wh (99.9 Wh on some models) | 96 Wh (6-cell) |
| Battery Life | Up to 4.25 hours (80 Wh) | Up to 6 h 18 min (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 6.25 hours (99.9 Wh) | Up to 6 h 18 min |
| Charger | 400W slim tip adapter | 280W (RTX 5060 to 5070 Ti) or 360W (RTX 5080, 5090) barrel |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (RTX 5070 and below) or 2x Thunderbolt 5 (RTX 5070 Ti and above) |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95 to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1) | None |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on) | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (one PowerShare) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | None | SD card reader |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Charging Port | DC-in (slim tip) | Barrel DC-in |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 5 MP | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Not published by Lenovo | Yes |
| Webcam Features | Not published by Lenovo | 4K HDR camera option |
| Privacy Shutter | E-shutter switch | Not published by Alienware |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 4 (2 tweeters + 2 woofers) |
| Speaker Power | 4 x 2W (2 woofers, 2 tweeters) | 2W each |
| Dolby Atmos | Not published by Lenovo | Yes |
| Microphones | Dual-array | Digital array |
| Audio Tuning | Nahimic, smart amplifier | Not published by Alienware |
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-key RGB | AlienFX RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Not published by Alienware |
| Key Travel | 1.6 mm | Not published by Alienware |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Not published by Alienware |
| Per-Key RGB | Yes | With Cherry MX option |
| IR Face Unlock | Not published by Lenovo | Windows Hello |
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | Not published by Alienware |
| Notable Features | RGB Legion logo and front/rear light lenses, Super Rapid Charge (70% in 30 min), Lenovo LA3 AI chip, PCIe 5.0 SSD slot, Pantone validated display | Zero hinge with rear AlienFX lighting, quad fans with vapor chamber, ExpressCharge 2 (0 to 80% in 35 minutes), RTX 5090 option |