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Alienware - 16 Aurora - 16" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core 7 240H 2024 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB - 1TB Storage - Interstellar Indigo

Model: LAC16250-7568BLU-PUS
SKU: 6630640

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  • 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.)
    • Synchronization Technology: G-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync), G-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync) (Generally, these technologies allow syncing between a computer/console game's frame rate and the device's refresh rate for a smoother display without tearing.)
    • 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
    • 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
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Q: What kind of wireless connectivity does the laptop support?

A: The laptop supports Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity.

Q: How many HDMI outputs does this laptop have?

A: This laptop has one HDMI output.

Q: Does this gaming laptop have a backlit keyboard?

A: Yes, this gaming laptop features a backlit keyboard.

Q: How much storage does this laptop have?

A: This laptop has one terabyte of solid state drive storage.

Q: Are there any USB ports available on this laptop?

A: Yes, this laptop has four USB ports in total.

Q: Does this laptop have a built-in microphone?

A: Yes, this laptop has a built-in microphone.

Q: What is the refresh rate of the laptop display?

A: The refresh rate of the laptop display is 120Hz.

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.

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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
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Customers frequently mention the wonderful overall performance of the 16 Aurora gaming laptop, along with its effective cooling system and impressive processor speed. The laptop's design, portability, and battery life also receive positive feedback. However, some users have noted that the fan can get a bit loud and that the laptop is somewhat heavy.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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  • Cooling System (12)
  • Fan Noise (16)
  • Portability (8)
  • Weight (7)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing computer

    Amazing computer, it gets a little loud on higher intensity games but everything else it’s perfect

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive machine

    Really impressive machine. Feels solid and slightly bigger than my previous Dell (also 16 inch) laptop. Runs great. I am thinking about running local models on it.

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