Dell has just announced a pair of new gaming laptops from its popular Alienware series. These are new entry and mid-level notebooks built for gaming. The new Aurora 16 and Aurora 16X feature the latest gen hardware, which includes new Intel processors and Nvidia’s RTX 5000 series GPUs. So let’s check them out.
Alienware Aurora 16, Aurora 16X debut with hefty specs
The known PC maker has just unveiled the Aurora 16 and Aurora 16X models with a sober design, showcasing how it’s built for gaming and general use. These are a pair of Blue colored laptops that weigh a hefty 5.5 and 5.86 pounds (2.4 to 2.6 kg). But the gaming DNA remains, as the RGB lighting is still available. However, if you’re looking for a more understated use, the duo come with a stealth mode that turns the RGB into light white and tones down the fan.
The Aurora lineup also includes Dell’s high end Alienware desktop PCs, but the Aurora 16 and Aurora 16X feature a more portable form factor. While both variants feature a tall 16-inch IPS LCD panel, the base Aurora 16 offers 2560 x 1600 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 300 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the higher end model has a higher 500 nits of peak brightness and a 240Hz refresh rate.
Connectivity options include two USB-A, two Gen 3.2 USB-C (includes Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, Ethernet port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Wi-Fi 7. The top end models on the Aurora 16 and Aurora 16X can be equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs. However, the base version of the Aurora 16 starts either an RTX 3050 or RTX 4050 depending on the region.
Furthermore, the Aurora 16 features Intel Raptor Lake Refresh line of CPUs starting from the Intel Core 5 CPU. On the other hand, the Aurora 16X packs the newer Intel Arrow Lake processors, with the top end model being the Core Ultra 9 275HX. You can pair the Aurora 16 with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of internal storage, while the 16X can be paired with up to 64GB of RAM and 4TB of internal storage.
Alienware packs the Aurora 16 with a rather modest 60Wh battery pack, but you get a massive 96Wh cell on the 16X. Talking about the pricing and availability, the Alienware Aurora 16 has a starting price tag of 1,149.99 US Dollars, and the Aurora 16X starts from 1,949.99 US Dollars. This launch also arrives days after the company unveiled the AW3425DW QD-OLED curved gaming monitor in the US.
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