Alienware - 16 Aurora - 16" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core 7 240H 2024 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB - 1TB Storage - Interstellar Indigo
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Specifications
- Screen TypeWVAScreen Size16 inchesScreen Resolution2560 x 1600Touch ScreenNoRefresh Rate120HzBrightness300 nits
- Key Specs
- Screen Type: WVA
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Processor Model: Intel Core 7 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Alienware
- Model Number: LAC16250-7568BLU-PUS
- Product Name: 16 Aurora - 16" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core 7 240H 2024 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB - 1TB Storage
- Color: Interstellar Indigo
- Year of Release: 2025
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Type: WVA
- Screen Size: 16 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Display Surface: Anti-glare
- Brightness: 300 nits (A measure of the total light output.)
- Color Gamut (Standard RGB): 100 percent
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core 7 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 240H
- Processor Model Year of Release: 2024 (The year the processor model was initially available for sale or built into a computer.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.2 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 10-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 16 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- CPU Cache Memory Level: L2
- L2 Cache: 24 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): false (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 1000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 1000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 5600 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 32 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.28 gigahertz (The minimum rate at which the graphics controller is guaranteed to operate.)
- GPU Boost Clock Frequency: 2.5 gigahertz (The maximum ideal rate at which the graphics controller is able to operate, typically only for a short period of time.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Power
- Total Graphics Power: 145 watts
- Power Supply Input: DC jack (7.4mm)
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 180 watts
- Battery Cells: 6-cell
- Battery Capacity: 8205.12 milliampere hours (The amount of energy stored in the battery.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 2
- DisplayPort Over USB-C: DisplayPort 1.4 (The version of DisplayPort that leverages the Alternate Mode Functional Extension of the USB-C interface. This connector allows for higher resolution, broader color space, multichannel audio support, and greater backwards compatibility with display adapters. Also known as DisplayPort Alt Mode.)
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-C 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 4
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Air
- GPU Cooling System: Air
- Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots: 2 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Front Facing Camera Megapixels: 0.92 megapixels (The more megapixels, the more detail that the camera facing the user can capture.)
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution: 720p (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used by the camera facing the user to capture video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Features
- 2-in-1 Design: false (A laptop and a tablet combined in one lightweight, portable device. Sometimes referred to as "convertible" or "hybrid" laptops, these devices deliver the processing power and keyboard of a laptop. When you're ready to play, either detach the screen or fold your 2-in-1 into tablet mode to comfortably watch movies, play games, read an e-book and more.)
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: No
- Foldable Screen: false
- GPS Enabled: false
- Touchpad Type: Multi-gesture, Gesture
- Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Customizable Case Lighting: false
- Audio Technology: Stereo speakers, Realtek AL3204 Audio Controller
- Speaker Type: 2 W x 2 = 4 W total
- Windows AI: Copilot
- Cable Lock Slot: None
- Stylus Dock: None
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.89 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 10.45 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 14.05 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 5.49 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Included Software: McAfee + Premium 1-year, Microsoft 365 30-day trial
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Numeric Keypad: true
- Stylus Included: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year Basic Onsite Service-Retail
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year Basic Onsite Service-Retail
- Other
- UPC: 884116430568
Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop. Pure performance. No distractions. Optimized performance in a sleek design, featuring a WQXGA 120Hz 300 nits display, stylish anodized aluminum lid and Intel Core processors (Series 2).
- Brilliant display: Go deeper into games with a 16” WQXGA 120Hz display with 300 nits brightness.
- Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI.
- Up to 45W: CPU Thermal Design Power means full power devoted towards processing tasks in real-time.
- Innovative cooling: AC16250 features newly designed Cryo-Chamber structure that focuses airflow to the core components, where it matters most.
- Comfort focused design: Alienware 16 Aurora’s streamlined design offers advanced thermal support without the need for a rear thermal shelf.
- Brilliant display: Go deeper into games with a 16” WQXGA 120Hz display with 300 nits brightness.
- Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI.
- Up to 45W: CPU Thermal Design Power means full power devoted towards processing tasks in real-time.
- Innovative cooling: AC16250 features newly designed Cryo-Chamber structure that focuses airflow to the core components, where it matters most.
- Comfort focused design: Alienware 16 Aurora’s streamlined design offers advanced thermal support without the need for a rear thermal shelf.
Whats Included
- Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop
- Power Adapter
- Quick-Start Guide
- Alienware 16 Aurora Laptop
- Power Adapter
- Quick-Start Guide
Q: Description says 240hz but Specifications says 120hz which one is the correct?thx
A: Pretty sure it's 120. The more expensive version has 240.
Q: Is there a way to make the keyboard RGB?
A: No, the RGB lighting customization is not available in this keyboard.
Q: Hi! Looking to run some AIs on this, wondering how much vram is has?
A: It comes with 8GB of dedicated VRAM (GDDR7) on the RTX 5060 GPU.
A: The laptop is not upgradeable in terms of CPU. Here's why: Laptop CPUs are soldered directly onto the motherboard (BGA format), unlike desktops where CPUs are socketed and replaceable.
Q: How bright is the display? Is it 500 nits?
A: It is 16:10 WQXGA 120Hz panel with 300 nits, sRGB 100% with ComfortView Plus low blue light technology.
Q: Does this computer have DVD/CD drive?
A: No it does not
Q: when will it come on sale??
A: I'm not sure but keep an eye out because it may happen for Black Friday..
A: Dell Gaming Backpack 17, Alienware 18 Backpack - AW7825P, will be a great fit for this laptop. You don’t necessarily need a cooling stand for this laptop as Alienware laptops have advanced internal cooling systems (vapor chamber, dual fans, and heat pipes).
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| Pros for Alienware - 16 Aurora - 16" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core 7 240H 2024 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB - 1TB Storage - Interstellar Indigo | |||
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| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Battery Life, Portability, Port Count | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Cooling System, Portability | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Cooling System, Port Count, Speed |
| Cons for Alienware - 16 Aurora - 16" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core 7 240H 2024 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB - 1TB Storage - Interstellar Indigo | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Fan Noise, Weight, Heat Dissipation | Fan Noise, Screen Quality, Weight, Battery Life | Fan Noise, Screen Quality, Weight, Keyboard, VRAM |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Performance
Very Fast, Run games smooth, i use mainly to edit long videos (1h+) and run a lot of AI aplications and i can assure that is doing a good job
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Posted by FelipeA
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A marvel of power, flexibility, and usability.
Alienware - 16 Aurora 16" 120Hz Gaming Laptop WQXGA - Intel Core 7 240H with 32GB Memory, 1TB SSD, and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5060. I’ve never had a computer that gave me a chance to “set-to-stun” with blazing fast performance. I’ll explain further in my description of performance, but I’m having a blast with this new laptop from the designers at Alienware. The Aura 16” is discrete about its ability to fulfill a gamer’s dreams because it looks like a business person’s laptop, with a professional blue suit, nothing flashy about its backlit keyboard, and a lineup of ports along one side and also hidden around the back. The weight tells you something serious is hidden inside, but you do need to get into the SETTINGS to unleash the power. Alienware and the NVIDIA 50 series graphics cards are popular so there are numerous videos offering tips for naïve owners to unlock the performance in these spectacular machines. As you will see in my before and after computer optimization pictures, a few parameter changes turn this computer into something very special. SETUP: Although Windows 11 computers require a while for initial startup, you can still begin work fairly soon. In fact, what’s not so apparent is that Windows hides the true setup time burden behind a delayed software update algorithm that I suppose works in the background for the next day or so. I prefer to get the pain out of the way by going immediately into the SYSTEM SETTINGS and looking for the update list. It is a very long list, and it will frustrate your evaluation of your new computer’s speed and efficiency until those updates are all completed. Just request updates now. As I note later on, you will once again want to revisit the SYSTEM SETTINGS to add in a number of performance management tools provided by both NVIDIA and Alienware to truly achieve the performance capabilities this great laptop has prepared for you. FEATURES: Alienware’s 16” Gaming laptop represents a laptop for 2025, but it also ensures you can continue to grow capabilities into the future. I’m especially impressed with a thorough complement of ports for accessories as well as two upgradeable PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots and two user-upgradeable DDR5 SO-DIMM memory slots. There is also 115W Total Power (45W for processing; 85W for Graphics) available to support serious gaming activity. Two fans and extensive venting provide sufficient cooling to enable uninterrupted gaming sessions, and the shell and keyboard never get too warm for comfortable use. The port configuration uses both the left side of the laptop [Ethernet; USB Type-A 3.2; headset jack] and an array across the rear panel [USB Type-A 3.2; 2x Type C USB 3.2 Gen2]; HDMI 2.1; and power DC in]. The screen/top cover is hinged in such a way that rear ports are easily reached and wires are not crushed. Wireless connectivity is Wi-Fi 7 and backwards compatible. An Ethernet port is available. There are both a built-in microphone and front-facing camera. There is no Media Card Reader, and the keyboard does not provide customizable lighting, but it is backlit. NOTES: The keyboard has a wonderful feel, and having a number pad is a nice touch, though its placement throws my balance off because the keyboard is now off-center. The truly odd feature I will have to overcome is the keyboard labeling for symbols and punctuation. The label position on these keys is the opposite of every keyboard I have ever used. Quirky. It surely makes the symbols easier to read, but I have to keep myself from trying to shift-key-keystroke on the primary number or punctuation. The cooling fans make their presence known (measured 61dB from 2’ distance) when you move performance parameters to maximum. They are silent under balanced settings or any typical use scenarios. During extreme gaming sessions you will want to use headphones and be considerate if others are nearby. I think the screen is perfect in every way, however, I’ve come to prefer the higher contrast designs of better screen technologies such as OLED. I also realize most end users, including me, will add a larger premium monitor with the technology we prefer. The only other feature of interest is the audio/speaker. It has nice space-filling sound, but the frequency range does not go very deep, and it will not satisfy on games or movies. Hopefully, most end users will add either a desktop speaker system or nice headphones (via the audio jack or bluetooth) or please remember that the HDMI provides digital audio as well as digital video for higher end accessory systems. COPILOT - AI: It’s right there on the right side of the spacebar on the keyboard. Very intuitive. I relied on CoPilot to quickly find those optimization settings provided by Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Alienware. While I prefer detailed written guidance, this Copilot AI tool is especially helpful extracting all the performance the Alienware 16 is capable of. Copilot completely improves on the traditional HELP button with nicely organized step-by-step instructions and some great hand-holding. This is my first time using Copilot and it was impressive, making so many of my research, shopping and planning projects easier. This is the tool that we always needed. PERFORMANCE for everyone: Focusing on just the remarkable gaming results misses an important segment of buyers who should be looking closely at the Alienware laptop for their work or play. The premium GPUs (NVIDIA), processors (Intel Core7), and large, fast storage (SSD) will also serve the demands of video production, music creation, 3D modeling, computational research, software development, and many business purposes. In these uses, you’ll want to revert back to Balanced Mode, continue with the NVIDIA graphics processor, and of course select the software that addresses your work. For photo work, you can calibrate this display or even add a special-purpose display and maybe a tablet. The Alienware easily supports an external display with its HDMI 2.1 port. It also supports a fast external drive. For scientific computing, you can add in NVIDIA’s CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) software, etc. This is a powerful system that invites creative uses and users. GAMING: I turned my focus to the expected use of Alienware’s laptop, gaming, and relied on benchmarking (3DMark) software to see how capable the Aurora 16 is out of the box. Results using benchmarking tests, “Steel Nomad”, “Time Spy”, and “Fire Strike” appear in several pictures that accompany my review. For the first two benchmarks, the top image is a screenshot just after I completed all suggested updates from NVIDIA, Alienware, and Windows but before optimizing any parameters. The bottom images are a result of applying the recommended setting changes from Copilot using the prompt: “How do I optimize my Alienware Aurora laptop for the best gaming experience?” You can see the results. Improvements to both graphics and CPU ranged from nice (Steel Nomad) to doubling the performance of “Time Spy.” I tested using “Fire Strike” at the computer’s best (I could find) settings. 3DMark declared the results, “LEGENDARY.” And, I can offer my personal observations that, especially while viewing in real time the latter benchmark, the moving images and world building dramatically improved. What were sparkles and minor smearing before optimization became crystal-sharp, smooth, solid images with less noise in the improved video presentation. The entire Alienware Aurora 16 as configured here delivers on the promise of an exceptional gaming experience. SUMMARY: It is difficult not to marvel at the engineering you can have in your home for purposes that include game play, creative activities, and even serious scientific exploration. This Alienware Aurora 16" 120Hz Gaming Laptop is loaded to serve any purpose you might find. The folks at Alienware ensure you can enhance, expand, and augment your computing, gaming, or creating with any peripheral you need. Gaming is next level fun, and using a variety of game genres quickly proves I’ve made the right decision. It’s fun going into a gaming collection and exploring. I’ll repeat myself. The entire Alienware Aurora 16 as configured here delivers on the promise of an exceptional gaming experience.
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Posted by TECHBEENGOOD
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very fast, very nice screen but heavy
This is a heavy laptop, not just the laptop but the power brick is also very heavy. So consider that when traveling. The laptop is very fast though, running Marvel Rivals at 120 to 150 fps The cooling fan in the laptop is strong, able to moves lots of air and the laptop never go above 120F when playing latest games. Even though the fan is very strong, it is not loud, it has a low pitch droning audio signature. Chassis design also helps with moving massive amount of air and lowering noise. While browsing web or watching video on battery power, the laptop is totally silent. I feel the laptop is designed for right hand user because all the ports are either at the back or at the left side of the laptop. At the back we have round power socket, hdmi port, two usb-c ports and one 5gbps usb-a port. At the left, we have rj45 ethernet port, headphone/mic combo socket and one 5Gbps usb-a port. So if you are a right hand user, holding the mouse on the right side of the laptop is free of any obstruction. The display screen is bright and sharp. Color rendition is accurate and pleasing to my eye. I like the 16:10 aspect ratio, making this suitable for work and content creation as well not just for gaming. The keyboard is well spaced and easy to type on and has very nice comfortable feel. No issue with the touch pad as well, it is responsive and accurate. The speaker is very loud, good stereo separation and wide sound field, good for virtual surround sound but it has no bass at all. Battery life is very good for such powerful laptop. 5.5 hours at 95% battery, see screen shot. Beside it being heavy as a con for me, the webcam does not have a privacy cover so another con but easily fixed by a tape. If you wanted to upgrade the laptop by yourself like adding or replacing RAM or SSD, I have good news, the back cover of the laptop is fastened by ten Philips type screws and is very easy to remove. It has two upgradeable PCIe Gen 4 SSD slots and two user-upgradeable DDR5 SO-DIMM memory slots. The two solid state drive slots supporting both M.2 2230 and m.2 2280 ssd. SSD slot 1 comes with m2. 2230 ssd pre-installed. I am very happy with this laptop.
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