Description
The Dell Alienware 16 Aurora is a 16-inch gaming laptop with an Intel Core 7 240H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB graphics, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. It suits gamers and students who want a slimmer Alienware for everyday use and play, with modern games running best at 1080p/1200p with DLSS. The 2560 x 1600, 120Hz display measured 99.9% sRGB in testing, and reviewers praise the sturdy magnesium alloy frame, number pad and rear port layout. Two RAM slots and two M.2 SSD slots leave room to upgrade later.
Key features
- Intel Core 7 240H processor. The 10-core processor combines 6 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores with 16 threads. It runs from 1.80 GHz up to 5.20 GHz with 24MB of cache.
- RTX 5050 graphics with DLSS 4. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 uses the Blackwell architecture with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. DLSS 4 support helps modern games run smoothly, best at 1080p/1200p.
- Accurate 16-inch WQXGA display. The 16:10 IPS anti-glare panel offers 2560 x 1600 resolution at 120Hz, rated at 300 nits and 100% sRGB.
- Room to upgrade. 16GB of DDR5-5600 RAM is installed as two 8GB modules in two user-accessible slots. Storage is a 1TB NVMe SSD, with two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots in total.
- Slim, sturdy build. The chassis measures 15.20 mm at the rear and 22.70 mm at its peak, with a magnesium alloy frame. Starting weight is 2.49 kg, and cooling uses dual fans with three copper heat pipes.
- Modern connectivity. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless connections, with Gigabit RJ-45 for wired networking. Ports include HDMI 2.1, two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 and two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1.
- Full-size keyboard. The backlit Alienware keyboard includes a number pad. A Premium Precision touchpad completes the input.
Specifications
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Model | Intel Core 7 240H (Series 2), 24MB cache, 10 cores, 1.80 to 5.20 GHz P-Core |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H Refresh, 6 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores |
| Threads | 16 |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Features | Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 support |
| Memory | |
| Installed | 16GB DDR5-5600 |
| Storage | |
| Installed | 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display | |
| Panel | 16", WQXGA, 120Hz, 300 nits, 100% sRGB, ComfortView Plus |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600, 16:10, IPS, anti-glare |
| Ports | |
| Left | RJ-45, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Rear | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, AC adapter |
| Wireless | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit (10/100/1000) |
| Keyboard and input | |
| Keyboard | Backlit Alienware keyboard with number pad |
| Touchpad | Multi-touch gesture Premium Precision touchpad with integrated scrolling |
| Design and build | |
| Cooling | Dual fans, three copper heat pipes |
| Colour | Interstellar Indigo |
| Operating system | |
| Installed | Windows 11 |
What’s in the box
- Alienware 16 Aurora laptop
- Documentation
Frequently asked questions
Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?
Yes. It has two user-accessible RAM slots and two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD slots.
What refresh rate is the screen?
The 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display runs at 120Hz.
Does it have an Ethernet port?
Yes, a Gigabit RJ-45 port on the left side, alongside Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Does it have a headphone jack?
Yes, there is a 3.5 mm headset jack on the left side.
Is the keyboard backlit?
Yes, it is a backlit Alienware keyboard with a number pad, though it does not have per-key RGB lighting.
Reviews
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