Laptops / Compare
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H vs Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Product A: Alienware
91 of 179 known
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97
Lenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10)
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Compare the Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97
Lenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10)Product B: Alienware
16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
89 of 179 known
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 10) 15AHP10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
Lenovo LOQ 15i (Gen 10)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)
Change Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Compare the Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H with
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 10) 15AHP10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
Lenovo LOQ 15i (Gen 10)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LR
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-am0000)
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
HP OMEN 16 (2025, 16-ap0000)44 of 171 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 15 known for one only
- 50 the same
- 77 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)A: 300nitsB: 400nits16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is 100 nits higher.
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width356.98Depth265.43Thickness (max)22.7mm(14.1 Ă— 10.5 Ă— 0.9 in)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026Current maker page explicitly peak height 22.70 mm, front 18.60. Manual front 18.61/rear 15.20 mm are separately named dimensions and are not overall peak.
Weight (published)
Not available
Lid material
Aluminium10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/alienware-16-aurora-ac16250-review-great-battery-and-cpu-disappointing-gpuRead 7 October 2026AC16250 family design section explicitly calls the lid anodized aluminium. Distinguished from 16X AC16251 and internal magnesium frame. PCWorld and Tom’s Hardware independently agree.11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Hardware description explicitly identifies anodized aluminium lid for AC16250. Numeric tests use RTX 5060 / 32 GB / 1 TB and are not transferred. This is common chassis material, corroborated by manufacturer cover statement and other exact family reviews.13Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/ja-jp/services/support/technical-support/aurora-16-laptop-dis-1pager.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker Japanese sheet explicitly describes anodized aluminium cover. Independent AC16250 reviewers identify that cover specifically as the lid, not all-plastic deck/bottom. JP sales capacities, keyboard and service are not applied to US reference.
Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current maker embedded materials paragraph identifies anodized aluminum top panel.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporary review independently states aluminum top panel. Current maker materials paragraph is primary.
Bottom material
Plastic10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/alienware-16-aurora-ac16250-review-great-battery-and-cpu-disappointing-gpuRead 7 October 2026Same design section explicitly names rest of chassis, including keyboard deck and bottom panel, plastic. Internal magnesium skeleton is not exterior bottom material. 16X aluminium bottom is explicitly a different model and excluded.11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Hardware description expressly says rest of body is plastic, independent of original lid. LaptopMedia explicitly confirms bottom panel.
Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026The same current maker paragraph identifies anodized aluminum bottom panel.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporary review independently states aluminum bottom panel. Current maker materials paragraph is primary.
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
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Not available
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
188.7ppi
188.7ppi
Panel type
IPS9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original A01 Table 21 has one common QHD+ 2560x1600 120 Hz WVA display option across this AC16250 family. WVA alone is not translated to IPS. LaptopMedia expressly says only display option/no other choices and identifies it IPS. Matching RTX 5050 Canaltech review and PCWorld independently corroborate IPS. Numeric panel tests and panel ID remain excluded.10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/alienware-16-aurora-ac16250-review-great-battery-and-cpu-disappointing-gpuRead 7 October 2026Exact AC16250 review says this is the only display option for Alienware 16 Aurora, no other choices, beside QHD+120 Hz IPS table. Family GPU list includes RTX 5050. Only intrinsic technology is imported under the matching sole-option bridge. AUO identifier and all measurements stay outside retained reference.11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Hardware description explicitly gives 2560x1600 IPS 120 Hz 300-nit display on Aurora 16 family. Exact only-display-option bridge is separately established by maker manual and LaptopMedia. No tested panel ID or numerical lab value imported.12Reviewcanaltech.com.br/notebook-gamer/analise/review-notebook-gamer-alienware-16-auroraRead 7 October 2026Actual matching Core 7 240H/RTX 5050 review explicitly calls its 16-inch QHD+120 Hz screen IPS. Tested Brazilian unit is 32 GB / 1 TB, so no measured score/runtime/panel ID is imported. Intrinsic IPS technology corroborates sole-option common family bridge.
OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English April 2026 A07 Table 21, printed p. 25. Retain Option 2 OLED, 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz. Option 1 IPS 240 Hz is excluded.
Backlight
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Dimming zones
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Panel part number
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Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026The original table explicitly selects Anti-glare in its Anti-glare versus glossy row, matching current selected maker Anti-Glare OLED. This is not an inference from an anti-reflective coating alone.
Touchscreen
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current exact selected display is non-touch, corroborated by the matching OLED option in the updated manual.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026
Stylus
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Refresh rate modes
AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 120 |
BAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 240 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
240Hz
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
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Native panel colour depth
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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sRGB coverage (claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
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HDR certification
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Factory calibrated
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Second display
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Processor
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Processor
Intel Core 7 240H1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact processor launched Q1 2026, demonstrating that the current reference is a later configuration of the already marketed AC16251.
Processor brand
Core configuration
AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 6 | 2.5 | 5.2 |
| Efficiency | 4 | 1.8 | 4 |
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 3 pp. 14–15 exact 240H: six performance cores 2.5 GHz base/5.2 GHz max and four efficiency cores 1.8 GHz base/4 GHz max, 16 threads, 24 MB cache. Maker short row incorrectly labels 1.80 GHz as P-core base, so detailed manual topology controls. Bare 45 W processor rating is not configured laptop PL1.5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241653/intel-core-7-processor-240h-24m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 240H confirms six performance cores with 2.5 GHz base and 5.2 GHz maximum, four efficiency cores with 1.8 GHz base and 4.0 GHz maximum. This corroborates detailed Dell table over its generic selected-row 1.8 GHz P-core label.
BAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Efficiency | 16 | 1.8 | 4.7 |
CPU cores
10
24
Cores labelled performance
6
8
Cores labelled efficiency
4
16
Threads
Max boost clock
5.2GHz
5.5GHz
L3 cache
24MB2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 20265Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241653/intel-core-7-processor-240h-24m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 240H specifies 24 MB Intel Smart Cache. Original Intel Core processors Series 2 product brief explicitly identifies its 24 MB as last-level cache, not combined cache levels.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/839464/intel-core-processors-series-2.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Intel Core processors Series 2 technical table identifies Core 7 240H as 24 MB LLC, supporting the last-level-cache field.
36MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 36 MB Smart Cache quantity. Matching original HP fixed-processor row explicitly identifies the same 290HX Plus cache as 36 MB L3.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c09129341Read 5 October 2026Original HP manufacturer data sheet explicitly lists the exact Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PLUS fixed component with 36 MB L3 cache, 24 cores/24 threads and Intel Graphics. Used only to identify the level of the same processor cache corroborated by Intel. No HP laptop configuration, memory, power or chassis value is transferred.
Process
10nm14Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Intel-Core-7-240H-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.936272.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Core 7 240H processor specification explicitly states improved 10 nm process (Intel 7) and Manufacturing Technology 10 nm. Intel ARK names the installed 240H lithography Intel 7, and Intel’s 2021 filing maps that branding from 10 nm Enhanced SuperFin. Stored 10 is the published nominal process class, not a physical transistor dimension or a guessed 7 nm from the Intel 7 brand. Generic chip 45 / 115 W ratings are not configured laptop PL1/PL2.15Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241653/intel-core-7-processor-240h-24m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact installed 240H ARK Lithography Intel 7. Branding is kept in notes and not parsed as literal 7 nm. The nominal 10 nm class is independently explicit in exact processor reference, with manufacturer branding-map corroboration.16Regulatory filingsec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/50863/000005086322000007/intc-20211225.htmRead 7 October 2026Intel 2021 Form 10-K process-branding table maps prior 10 nm Enhanced SuperFin to new Intel 7 naming. This corroborates the process-name distinction, not device power settings.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
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Peak CPU power (configured)
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Combined CPU and GPU power
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Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026
GPU brand
VRAM
Max GPU power (TGP)
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Dynamic Boost
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GPU boost clock
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GPU switching
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Integrated GPU
Memory
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Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
5,600MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current reference is published up to 5600 MT/s. Updated manual identifies 5600 as factory-installed and 6400 only as customer self-upgrade. The 6400 option is excluded.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 20265600 MT/s factory-installed. 6400 MT/s applies only to customer self-upgrade, not this reference configuration.
Memory channels
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 8 |
BAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
RAM slots
2
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | No |
BAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Form factor | Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 1 | No |
M.2 slots
2
2
Free storage slots
1
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
Not available
Ports
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Ports
AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | DP Alt Mode | Wired to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | Left | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Rear | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | Rear | 10 | Yes | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Discrete GPU |
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete side/back views pp. 7 / 10 and table 6 p. 16: RJ45, one USB-A and headset are on the left. Right view shows only air vents. One USB-A, two USB-C, HDMI and DC-in are at the rear. Both USB-C support DP1.4a, one additionally PD. No Thunderbolt or USB4 inference. Accepted charging maxima and HDMI bandwidth are omitted.7Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 7 October 2026Exact current selected US tech specs explicitly name HDMI 2.1 with Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output. Newly records dgpu on the existing single HDMI connector. No HDMI link bandwidth inferred. USB-C power requirements 90-100 W do not prove a connector maximum input ceiling.9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Rear-view HDMI description expressly says Discrete Graphics Controller Direct Output. Current maker US table agrees. Both USB-C DP1.4a claims remain from exact native manual, while Power Delivery applies to one connector. No maximum input/output wattage or physical MUX is inferred.
BAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | Left | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Rear | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 2.1 | 1 | Rear | 10 | Not available | Yes |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1 | 1 | Rear | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Rear | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Not available
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
1Gbps
1Gbps
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
Not available
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Bluetooth
Cellular
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Keyboard and touchpad
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Keyboard layouts
Key switches
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Keyboard backlight
Numpad
Key travel
1.4mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)oktabit.gr/media/products/pdf/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-page Alienware technical sheet, Keyboard Options: 1.4 mm key travel. This shared one-zone AlienFX keyboard is corroborated for the 2026 OLED family by contemporary Notebookcheck news and BGR review. No old LCD, processor or configured power facts are transferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement explicitly lists the one-zone RGB keyboard with 1.4 mm travel.10Reviewbgr.com/2239500/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Current OLED review explicitly describes the common one-zone keyboard as 1.4 mm travel. Its configuration section identifies 290HX Plus and 5070 Ti, and the physical keyboard is shared across the stated current configuration options. Only keyboard travel transfers, not performance, thermals, ports or power.
Pointing stick
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Touchpad size
Touchpad mechanism
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Camera and audio
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Webcam
IR face login
No9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 16 explicitly documents one HD-RGB 1280x720 camera, not IR/FHD. Whole-series reviews state no IR biometric hardware. No generic Windows Hello instructions are treated as installed hardware.10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/alienware-16-aurora-ac16250-review-great-battery-and-cpu-disappointing-gpuRead 7 October 2026AC16250 design section explicitly says no IR camera for Windows Hello. Common HD camera matches exact maker manual. Differently equipped 16X camera is excluded.11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Common hardware description expressly says no biometric hardware and no face sign-in. Maker single HD-RGB camera and independent family review corroborate.
Webcam privacy
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Audio features
Microphones
Battery and power
0 of 5 differ
Battery energy
96Wh1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original battery table documents six-cell 96 Wh, matching current exact selected offer. No runtime for a different CPU/LCD reference is copied.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Not available
Adapter rated output
180W2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Tables 18 / 19 pp. 21–23 document 180 W adapter required for optimal RTX 5050 / 5060 / 5070 performance, 130 W for older 3050 / 4050. This is recommended adapter rating, not proof of inclusion or accepted input limit.18Retailer pagewirelessplace.com/products/alienware-aurora-16-gaming-laptop-ac16250-windows-11-home-512gb-16gb-ram-blue-newRead 7 October 2026Same exact factory-new bundle explicitly lists 180-Watt Power Adapter, corroborating original maker recommended rating for 5050 / 5060 / 5070 class. No USB-C acceptance maximum derived.
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
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Not available
Cooling
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Fans
22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 fan assembly procedures identify left FAN2 and right FAN1 in both supported thermal assemblies. Exactly two physical fans.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED family explicitly uses dual fans. Current original manual establishes the physical count.
Vapor chamber
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Not available
Liquid metal
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Not available
Power modes
AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
| Name |
|---|
| Performance |
| Quiet |
Source8Maker product pagealienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175562/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-reveals-all-new-aurora-laptop-classRead 7 October 2026Maker launch expressly says Stealth Mode shifts Performance Mode to Quiet Mode. Exact AC16250 manual Fn/F7 description independently names Quiet. Published names only, no configured CPU/GPU power limits or observed runtime power. This is a partial documented mode table. It does not establish Performance as default or highest, and no benchmark imports rely on it.9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 13 F7 enables/disables AW Stealth mode and says performance settings change to Quiet mode. F6 performance boost is a separate shortcut, not a wattage statement.
BAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Name |
|---|
| Quiet |
Security
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Fingerprint
None10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/alienware-16-aurora-ac16250-review-great-battery-and-cpu-disappointing-gpuRead 7 October 2026Same exact model paragraph explicitly says there is no fingerprint reader. No inference only from missing option list.11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Common hardware description expressly says cannot sign in with a fingerprint. No other configuration’s numerical test is imported.
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TPM
2.09Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 36 BIOS security specifies Intel Platform Trust Technology firmware TPM with Platform Trust Technology On enabled by default. Intel official definition says PTT adheres to TPM 2.0. No discrete TPM chip or Windows 11-only inference.17Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000094205/processors/intel-core-processors.htmlRead 7 October 2026Intel definition explicitly says Intel PTT is an integrated TPM adhering to 2.0 specifications and resides in firmware. Exact Dell AC16250 BIOS states PTT present and enabled by default, establishing installed firmware technology rather than mere CPU optional capability.
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Other certifications
VESA ClearMR 90002Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 Table 21 explicitly names VESA ClearMR9000 certified for OLED Option 2. No calibration or native panel depth is inferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement independently names ClearMR 9000.
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Alienware Aurora 16-inch Gaming Laptop (AC16250), 180-Watt Power Adapter, Power Cord, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Documentation18Retailer pagewirelessplace.com/products/alienware-aurora-16-gaming-laptop-ac16250-windows-11-home-512gb-16gb-ram-blue-newRead 7 October 2026Exact new Windows 11 Home/Core 7 240H/RTX 5050 / 16 GB / 512 GB AC16250 retail page In the Box explicitly lists laptop, 180-Watt Power Adapter, Power Cord, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Documentation. US retailer factory-new listing. Full original Dell sales code is unprinted, but CPU/GPU/RAM/storage/panel/Wi-Fi/OS uniquely match retained current US card. Erroneous 1.6 GHz CPU base and 22.7-inch height are excluded in favor of maker values. No seller-added extended bundle or borrowed 1 TB contents.19Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SET0cFItL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same original exact regulatory-model document page 3 states products are provided with power cord and user documentation suitable for country of delivery. Corroborates those generic boxed items. Exact US 512 GB / 16 GB / RTX 5050 new retail list supplies adapter, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Documentation details. No Japanese local support bundle or regulator-test sample contents transferred.
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www.delltechnologies.com/asset/ja-jp/services/support/technical-support/aurora-16-laptop-dis-1pager.pdf13Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/ja-jp/services/support/technical-support/aurora-16-laptop-dis-1pager.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell-authored July 2025 two-page Japanese retail AC16250 techsheet, normally downloaded from Dell Technologies. It is explicitly a family/JP retail reference document, not the retained US ac16250_so_22 sales sheet. Its two JP offerings use Core 7 240H, RTX 5050, 16 GB (2 x 8), 1 TB, Japanese keyboard, local Alienware Care, versus US 512 GB/EnglishUS/mail-in. Link provides original family spec sheet, with those scope differences retained. JP warranty, runtime, G-SYNC/internal-display and regional display-port wording are not inherited.
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cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell June 2025 A01 Owners Manual, P139F/P139F001, downloaded and read from public producer-document CDN. Original maker direct PDF currently unavailable. Same PDF SHA256 936221de8b365b181623d3872b6f213da3051d8cd6715dc000b4081ed596a013. Separate brochure was not found. Later wireless/keyboard regional changes are not copied into selected configuration.
manualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manual2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original Dell April 2026 A07 owner manual, 160 pages, P139F002/P139F003, was independently read through the public document reader. Its revision history updates OLED, memory, storage and ports in March/April 2026. Only actual document text is used, not the mirror AI summary. Direct HTTP returned a security check and was not bypassed. A complete later OLED reference sheet was not found. The earlier manufacturer brochure is used only for keyboard travel, independently corroborated on the current OLED family.
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