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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

Katana1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet series line: Katana 15 HX B14W.

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.

B14WFK-289MY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sheet header: KATANA 15 HX B14WFK-289MY. The sheet is dated 2026-08-06. The B14WFK-285PH sheet lists the same hardware but Bluetooth v5.3.

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.

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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

MY1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026MY is the Malaysia suffix. The sheet sits in the specSheet/my folder.

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.

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Chassis Color Black.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026MSI sells the Katana series as gaming laptops. The sheet names a 4-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard and Full Power CPU and GPU.

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.

Clamshell2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Product photos show a standard clamshell laptop.

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.

Width359Depth262Thickness (max)25.5mm(14.1 × 10.3 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026359 x 262 x 25.5 mm (W x D x H). The height is stored as the single published thickness.

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.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262.4 kg, listed as Weight (W/ Battery).

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.

Plastic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14WFK (i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16GB): hard plastic chassis. Lid and base are not named separately.

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.

Plastic6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14WFK: hard plastic chassis. Lid and base are not named separately.

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

15.6in(39.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

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

2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.3ppi=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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026IPS-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.

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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

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1440	165

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026165Hz Refresh Rate at QHD 2560x1440.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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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.

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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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100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026100% DCI-P3 (Typical).

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Processor brand

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

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

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

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 20268 P-cores 2.2 GHz base, 5.2 GHz max turbo. 8 E-cores 1.6 GHz base, 3.7 GHz max turbo. Intel base power 55 W and maximum turbo power 157 W are generic, not the laptop limits.

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

244Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

30MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache. The sheet from MSI also states 30 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.

10nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography Intel 7.

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026115W Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost. May vary by scenario.

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

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2,497MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Up to 2497MHz Boost Clock. May vary by scenario.

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

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MUX switch3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page: the discrete graphics mode (MUX design). The 487DE has a different panel. The 289MY sheet does not mention a MUX switch.

Integrated GPU

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

Intel UHD Graphics4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/235996/intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20268GB*2 DDR5. Two modules of 8 GB.

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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/s2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Product line 8GB*2, DDR5-5600 for this SKU.

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.

23Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page: 16 GB DDR5-5600 (2x 8 GB Dual-Channel). Same memory kit as the 289MY.

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262 SO-DIMM slots, up to DDR5-5600, max 96GB. Both hold one 8GB module.

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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.

96GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Slot and Max Capacity: up to DDR5-5600, 2 Slots, Max 96GB.

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

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026512GB*1 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4.

Storage type

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

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20261x M.2 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4). The installed drive uses it. Slot length is not stated, so the form factor is left out. The x4 lane count comes from the MSI Germany page.3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page lists 1x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 as the total slot count with a 512 GB SSD installed.

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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.

BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20263x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 1x Type-C (USB3.2 Gen2 / DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60Hz / 4K at 120Hz), Gigabit Ethernet, 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out combo jack. The MSI Malaysia store spec table lists the Type-A ports as USB3.2 Gen1 while its own connectivity section and this sheet say Gen2. The sheet is stored. Sides come from the CGMagazine and PC Guide reviews.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Footnote: USB Type-C PD charging supports 100W (20V@5A) while the system runs (S0) and in Modern Standby. At hibernate and off it takes 45W (20V@2.25A) up to 100W. 100 W is stored as the highest accepted input. The 240W barrel adapter is the main charger.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Right side: audio combo jack, RJ45, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1. Left side: two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and the barrel-plug adapter port.7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Left: one vent, barrel jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A. Right: Gigabit LAN, one USB Type-A, USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 3.5mm jack, HDMI 2.1. Agrees with CGMagazine.

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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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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 GHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel ARK for the AX211 lists the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands.

Wi-Fi module

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

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX2111Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth v5.4 on the 289MY sheet. The MSI Malaysia store page and the 285PH sheet say v5.3. Intel lists Bluetooth 5.4 for the AX211. The sheet for this model number is stored.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Store spec table says Bluetooth v5.3. The sheet says v5.4.

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20264-Zone RGB Gaming Keyboard with Copilot Key.

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.

Yes3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026B14WFK-487DE page lists a gaming keyboard with Ziffernblock (numpad).

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.

1.7mm2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20261.7mm Key Travel.

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

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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.

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)3Maker product pagede-store.msi.com/collections/bsp-update-check/products/katana-15-hx-b14wfk-487de-bb71465x16gxxdx11maRead 15 October 2026MSI Germany page of the B14WFK-487DE: Precision Multi-Touch (120 x 75 mm). That SKU has a Full HD 144 Hz display and German layout. The chassis is the same 359 x 262 x 25.5 mm.

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.

720p at 30 fps1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026HD type (30fps@720p).

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.

No9Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/09/29/msi-katana-15-hx-b14w-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review of the B14W with i9-14900HX and RTX 5070 in the same chassis: no facial recognition. Every B14WFK sheet lists only an HD 720p webcam.

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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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262x 2W Audio Speaker.

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.

4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262x 2W. The total is the sum of the two stated speakers.

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.

Hi-Res Audio Ready, Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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).

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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.

75Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20264-Cell, 75 Whrs.

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.

240W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Adapter 240W.

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.

Barrel6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Left side holds a barrel-plug AC/DC adapter port.

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.

22Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Cooler Boost 5 with 2 Fans + 5 Heat Pipes.

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

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

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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.

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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.

2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) 2.0.

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 2026

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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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1,130:17Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. 1130:1 with 308 cd/m2 white at 100% brightness and 0.27 cd/m2 black. Review unit: i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 16GB (2x8GB) DDR5-5600, 512GB SSD, 2560x1440 165 Hz.

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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100%7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. Reported as 100% sRGB coverage.

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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99%7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Datacolor SpyderX Elite. Reported as 99% DCI-P3 coverage. The review also lists 89% AdobeRGB.

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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80°C7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026FurMark 2 CPU and GPU stress test with HWiNFO logging, 5 minutes idle, 20 minutes load. Peak CPU temperature 80 C and GPU 85 C. The power mode is not stated.

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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BMSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK

Test	Brightness (nits)	Power mode	Hours (h)
Mixed use	120	Eco mode, Windows energy saver on, integrated graphics only	6.17

Source7Reviewpcguide.com/laptop/review/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfkRead 15 October 2026Eco and longevity settings, integrated graphics only, energy saver on, brightness about 120 nits (120.5 measured). A muted two-hour YouTube video, then document and web browsing until empty. Total 6h10m. Stored as mixed use.

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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2years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 October 20262 years limited warranty. Malaysia.2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20262 years limited warranty.

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

my-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptop2Maker product pagemy-store.msi.com/products/msi-katana-15-hx-b14wfk-289-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

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.

storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/my/nb/Katana%2015%20HX%20B14WFK-289MY.pdfRead 15 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.

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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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