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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful gaming laptop for the family
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Alienware, considered the premium gaming computers from Dell, has introduced the Aurora 16 with various setups. I opted to go with the lower end model because I felt it will meet my needs just fine. I don’t need the highest end system, especially when price was a factor in my decision. 120Hz is just fine to the human eye, at least for me anyway. I can’t tell the difference between 120 and 240. Also, the GeForce RTX 5060 performed great while I tested out multiple graphics intensive games and I had no issue running them. Hopefully, it will last a few years and keep up with newer games down the road. For those in ‘the know’, it has been mentioned that the keyboard sits off to the left a bit due to adding the numeric keypad on the right. It took me a short time to get used to it and I actually prefer a numeric keypad over the traditional laptop layout since it is faster to input numbers. The battery life has been great so far when I am using it for general tasks, but I always keep it plugged in during gaming sessions since it helps the overall performance. I really do not have any negative points to mention and my family is happy the Aurora 16.
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I got this Alienware 16” gaming laptop for my 20-year-old son, who is a serious gamer, and he absolutely loves it. He plays everything from fast-paced shooters to more demanding games with high graphics, and this laptop handles it all without any lag or slowdown.
The screen is beautiful—bright, sharp, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes everything look super smooth. The blue color is really sleek and gives it a high-end feel. He says the performance from the Intel Core 7 and RTX 5060 graphics card is top-notch, and the 32GB of memory means he can run games, stream, and multitask with no issues.
It’s also got a big 1TB SSD, so there’s plenty of space for his games and files. The laptop does run a little warm during long gaming sessions, but the cooling system seems to keep things under control.
Overall, he’s very happy with it, and it seems like a great investment for a gamer who wants powerful performance in a portable form. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone with a gamer in the house!