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General

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Series

Alienware Aurora1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

ROG Strix1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Strix line on the G615 spec table.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AC162501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026Exact current US selected Offer ID ac16250_so_22: Intel Core 7 240H, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB as 2 x 8 GB DDR5, 512 GB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 TLC, QHD+ non-touch 120 Hz, 96 Wh and Home. Old useac16250hbtshtgb route redirects here. Other cards including 1 TB/32 GB/4050 / 5060 / 5070 are excluded.

G615JMR-AS741Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Spec table column G615JMR-AS74. Its sibling G615JMR-DS94 has an i9-14900HX, so it is a different product and is not stored here.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

May 20258Maker product pagealienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175562/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-reveals-all-new-aurora-laptop-classRead 7 October 2026Original Alienware GM launch article names both Aurora models. Author byline states May 8 2025 at 9 am ET, while page CMS header displays May 2 2025. Month-only 2025-05 avoids assigning an uncertain exact first publication day. CES25 context names earlier Area51/AW30, not a January AC16250 announcement.

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Status

Available7Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 7 October 2026Current exact US offer ac16250_so_22 is marketed with an Add to Cart and price. Core 7 240H, RTX 5050 8 GB GDDR7, 16 GB as 2 x 8 DDR5, 512 GB M.2 2230, 120 Hz screen, Windows 11 Home and 96 Wh match retained reference. Stock at every distributor is not promised. Direct HTTP is 403, public reader is accessible.

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026The column shows a Where to buy link on the accessed date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026US ROG store spec table.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Interstellar Indigo8Maker product pagealienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175562/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-reveals-all-new-aurora-laptop-classRead 7 October 2026Maker Aurora launch explicitly names Interstellar Indigo satin finish across Aurora laptops, corroborated by family review single-color statement. Generic retailer Blue does not replace maker color name.

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Segment

Gaming7Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 7 October 2026Exact maker product title is Alienware 16 Aurora Gaming Laptop.

Gaming4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Page title and copy describe a powerful gaming laptop in the ROG Strix line.

Form factor

Clamshell2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original laptop views show conventional clamshell chassis, matching exact current maker gallery. No convertible hinge capability is inferred.

Clamshell5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front view figure and the lift-to-open-the-display text show a clamshell with one display and a hinged lid.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width356.98Depth265.43Thickness (max)22.7mm(14.1 × 10.5 × 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.

Width354Depth268Thickness (min)22.8Thickness (max)30.8mm(13.9 × 10.6 × 0.9 to 1.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 202635.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm. Thickness 2.28 cm at the front and 3.08 cm at the rear is read as minimum and maximum.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

2.49kg(5.5 lb)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026Published starting/minimum weight 2.49 kg. Exact selected configuration weight is not separately measured.

2.65kg(5.8 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20262.65 Kg (5.84 lbs) as published for the column.

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.

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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.

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Max hinge angle

180°10Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/alienware-16-aurora-ac16250-review-great-battery-and-cpu-disappointing-gpuRead 7 October 2026AC16250 family design section directly says the screen opens a full 180 degrees to lay flat. Published opening limit for this clamshell family. No angle is transferred from the different AC16251 16X. Maker manual has a common hinge assembly but no angle. This is a reported intrinsic chassis feature, not a performance/display lab measurement.

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS74 row on the ASUS US filter page: 16-inch.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

1920 × 1200px2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS74 row: FHD+ (1920 x 1200, WUXGA) 16:10. Some retailer pages show a 2560 x 1600 panel for G615JMR, which is a regional or other-SKU configuration. The ASUS Canada table also lists 2.5K only for G615JMR-RS96 with the i9.

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

141.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

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.

IPS-level1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ASUS wording is IPS-level.

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 21 explicitly Anti-glare. WVA is not interpreted as IPS. Unspecified response-time transitions are not stored as gray-to-gray.

Matte1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Anti-glare display.

Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1600	120

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

BASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
1920	1200	165

Source2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/rog-republic-of-gamers/filterRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS74 row: 165Hz. The ASUS Canada table gives Refresh Rate 165Hz for G615JMR-AS73 and SS74 with the same CPU, GPU and panel. ASUS does not state variable refresh or G-SYNC for the FHD+ panel, so vrr is left out.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

300nits2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 21 p25 explicitly luminance typical 300 nits at only documented QHD+120 Hz panel. Unqualified maker 300 nits is corroborated by manual.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 21 explicitly sRGB 100% typical.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026sRGB: 100% as published. Coverage versus volume is not stated. The spec table has no resolution row for this column, which comes from the ASUS US product filter page.

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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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 i7-14650HX1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Core i7 Processor 14650HX, 2.2 GHz, 30 MB cache, up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, 24 threads.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

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.

BASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.2	5.2
Efficiency	8	1.6	3.7

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel lists 8 P-cores (2.2 GHz base, 5.2 GHz max turbo) and 8 E-cores (1.6 GHz base, 3.7 GHz max turbo) for the i7-14650HX. The laptop's configured power limits are not published and the generic 55 W base and 157 W turbo power are not stored.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

162Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026

241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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.

30MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

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.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

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 pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20268GB GDDR7.

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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115W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Boost 1610MHz at 115W (100W + 15W Dynamic Boost). The 115 W is the ROG Boost configuration, not a separate Turbo-mode figure.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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15W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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1,610MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026ROG Boost clock 1610 MHz, which is 1560 MHz boost clock plus 50 MHz OC. Applies to the ROG Boost setting.

GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Intel UHD Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

16GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20268GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2, so 16 GB installed in two modules.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026Selected maker up to 5600 MT/s with matching RTX 5050 manual column 5600 MT/s. Published data rate, not measurement.

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Table says DDR5-5600 and that the memory speed of the systems varies by CPU spec. Intel lists up to DDR5 5600 for the i7-14650HX.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

22Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 5 matching RTX 5050 column explicitly 16 GB 2 x 8 GB dual-channel. Other 3050 / 4050 columns have different supported memory limits.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Support dual channel memory with two modules installed.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 5 explicitly two SO-DIMM slots and replaceable-module instructions.

Slots1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AAlienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

BASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	8

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20262x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, both used by 8 GB modules.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

32GB2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 5 RTX 5050 / 5060 / 5070 column explicitly maximum 32 GB. A per-slot 32 GB cell is not doubled to 64 GB. Older 3050 / 4050 maximum 16 GB is excluded.

64GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Max Capacity: 64GB.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

512GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

1TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, stored as 1000 GB.

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026The installed drive is PCIe 4.0.

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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

Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Tables 7 / 11 pp17–18 explicitly two M.2 2230 SSD connectors. Exact selected single 512 GB drive occupies one, leaves one free. Extra SSD needs Dell thermal plate/pad. Installed Gen4 is not independent physical connector maximum.

BASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Expansion slots (includes used): 2x M.2 PCIe. One 1 TB drive is installed, so one slot is free. Slot PCIe generation is not stated for this model and is left out.5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom cover text on printed page 22 names the removable SSD (M.2 2280 slot) and says it does not support M.2 SATA SSDs. Both slots are stored as 2280 because the ASUS table lists them as the same 2x M.2 PCIe. The length of the second slot is not stated on its own.

M.2 slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

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.

BASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026I/O row: 1 combo audio jack, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery (10 Gbps), 1 Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort, power delivery and G-SYNC (40 Gbps), 1 RJ45. HDMI is missing from every column of the US table, so HDMI and the sides come from the other sources named in these notes.3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ca-en/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026G615JMR-AS73 and G615JMR-SS74 (i7-14650HX, RTX 5060) list 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4 and 1x RJ45, matching the US table apart from HDMI. HDMI 2.1 FRL is taken from here for the same G615JMR hardware.5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Right view figure on printed page 23 shows two USB-A ports. Left view figure on printed page 24 shows DC-in, LAN, HDMI, one USB-A, two USB-C ports and the audio jack. Both USB-C ports and the 20V/5A requirement (100 W) come from printed pages 27 to 29. Sides and the 100 W input are taken from this combined G615L and G615J manual.

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Thunderbolt

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2x2 wireless card, Bluetooth 5.4. Features and version may vary with OS support and driver availability.

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 9 MediaTek MT7925 explicitly 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz. OS, drivers, regional availability apply.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Triple band Wi-Fi 7 is read as 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT79251Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.42Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 9 explicitly Bluetooth 5.4, OS functionality caveat.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

English US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

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Key switches

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026Exact selected maker keyboard explicitly Alienware White Backlit Keyboard, English US. Explicit white establishes single-color unlike generic backlit wording.

RGB zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB on the US table. The Canada table lists per-key RGB for the same hardware, so the lighting depends on the market.8Reviewblog.lon.tv/2025/07/10/the-asus-prime-day-gaming-laptop-rog-strix-g16-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same review: zone-based keyboard lighting, no per-key lighting, and a separate full underglow RGB light bar.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual top-view figure 4 p9 and exact maker front gallery visibly include separate numeric keypad.

No5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026The keyboard figure on printed page 16 shows no dedicated numeric keypad. The NumberPad on the touchpad is on selected models only and is not counted.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.4mm11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Hardware description directly publishes 1.4 mm key travel for the Aurora 16 full-size chiclet white-backlit keyboard. Retained selected US keyboard is the same documented white backlit full-size family keyboard. It is a reported hardware specification, not a benchmark or measured scoring field. Numeric tests from different RAM/GPU/storage are excluded.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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No5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026The control diagram on printed page 16 shows a keyboard and touchpad with no pointing stick.

Touchpad size

Width115Height70mm(4.5 × 2.8 in)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 17 p. 21 explicitly 115 mm horizontal, 70 mm vertical. Click mechanism is not inferred from left/right areas.

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1280 x 720 at 30 fps2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 16 p. 21 identifies HD-RGB and numeric 1280x720 at 30 fps. Its parenthetical FHD beside that number is an inconsistent label, excluded. No 1920x1080 value or IR capability is stated.

1080p1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello, stored as 1080p.

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

22Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 10 p. 18 explicitly two speakers.

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Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

4W2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 10 explicitly average 2 W + 2 W = 4 W. Separate peak 2.5 W + 2.5 W = 5 W is not substituted.

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos3Maker product pagealienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175562/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-reveals-all-new-aurora-laptop-classRead 5 October 2026Original Alienware general-manager launch explicitly Dolby Atmos for Aurora laptops. RGB Command Center accessory text does not establish RGB keyboard or chassis lighting.

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

22Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Front figure 3 p8 explicitly Microphones (2).

25Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed page 16 marks two array microphone locations.

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

96Wh1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026Selected US offer explicitly 6-cell 96 Wh. 60 Wh lower-power option is excluded.

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 202690WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

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.

280W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026280W AC Adapter, 20V DC, 14A. Whether the charger is included varies by country, region and model, so charger_in_box is left out.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

Barrel2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 18 laptop-end connector 7.4 mm external/5.1 mm internal barrel, matching DC-in table. USB-C PD support does not replace documented main adapter.

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Rectangular DC connector on the adapter, stored as proprietary like the other ROG Strix entry.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

22Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete fan-removal figure 38 p. 65 inspected and steps 4 / 5 explicitly right FAN1, left FAN2. Two fans, not one assembly.

34Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Tri-Fan Technology is stated for the 2025 Strix G16 generally. The page is built around the RTX 5080 model, so this is a family claim that the G615JMR table does not repeat.8Reviewblog.lon.tv/2025/07/10/the-asus-prime-day-gaming-laptop-rog-strix-g16-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer of a loaned ROG Strix G16 with i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16 GB, 1 TB and a 1920x1200 165 Hz panel writes that the laptop has three fans. The review does not print the model number.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Not available

Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026End-to-end vapor chamber is stated for the 2025 Strix G16 generally. Family claim, not repeated in the G615JMR table.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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CPU4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the CPU and GPU, with the footnote that the GPU gets it only on RTX 5080 or 5070 Ti models. This RTX 5060 model is stored as CPU only. Family claim.

Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

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.

BASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74

Name
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Manual

Source4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026Silent, Performance and Turbo modes plus Manual mode in Armoury Crate. Wattage per mode is not published for this model.

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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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

No2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/11/f6/11f65f83-1910-493d-b175-1dc6f839ff55.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 explicitly security-cable slot Not Supported. Also media-card reader Not Supported, represented by complete ports-derived absence.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

No11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2855425/alienware-16-aurora-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review hardware description expressly says the installed Intel Core 7 240H has no NPU and this machine does not get Copilot+ PC features. Exact retained processor is the same 240H. This is an intrinsic CPU-scoped qualification statement, not a measurement transferred from its RTX 5060 / 32 GB / 1 TB sample. Maker-selected CPU and Intel ARK corroborate processor identity. Numeric NPU TOPS remains unknown, no zero inferred.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU compliance19Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81SET0cFItL.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell Product Compliance Datasheet revised June 16, 2025. Header binds AC16250 to P139F / P139F001. Page 2 states Dell products have been verified to comply with RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and describes this product compliance. Stored as qualified maker-verified RoHS compliance, not a separate third-party certificate or whole-product BFR/PVC-free claim. The document only links an external ENERGY STAR finder and does not establish certification.

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

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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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes18Retailer pagewirelessplace.com/products/alienware-aurora-16-gaming-laptop-ac16250-windows-11-home-512gb-16gb-ram-blue-newRead 7 October 2026Same exact new retail bundle explicitly includes 180-Watt Power Adapter. This establishes inclusion, separately from manual optimal-performance adapter recommendation.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Mail-in1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026US Base Warranty Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In. Optional onsite upgrade is excluded and unstated duration omitted.

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Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac162501Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16auroraac16250Read 5 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-20254Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025Read 14 October 2026ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 family page.

Spec sheet

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.

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g16-2025/specRead 14 October 2026

Manual

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.

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdf5Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GamingNB/G615LW/0409_E24203_G615L_J_A.pdfRead 14 October 2026E24203 user manual, first edition April 2025, covers G615L and G615J models.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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