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General

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Series

Alienware Aurora1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

ROG Zephyrus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026ROG Zephyrus line.

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

AC162511Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact current US selected Offer ID ac16251_so_1: Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5060 8 GB GDDR7, 32 GB as 2 x 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 SSD, non-touch WQXGA OLED 240 Hz, 96 Wh and Home. This is the later OLED configuration under the unchanged AC16251 model number. Original 2025 LCD/275HX specifications are not copied into it.

GU605CR-XS971Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026US spec tab lists twelve columns. GU605CR-XS97 appears twice with identical rows: Windows 11 Pro, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB, 2TB, 240W adapter. Columns were read in the same order as the SKU header list.

GTIN / EAN

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1971058692574Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/811804/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605cr-xs97.htmlRead 13 October 2026UPC 197105869257 on the listing. The listing says the SKU is discontinued, so status is not stored.

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

8 May 20259Press releasena.alienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175562/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-reveals-all-new-aurora-laptop-classRead 7 October 2026Named Alienware General Manager announcement explicitly dated May 8, 2025 at 9 am ET in its byline. Outer CMS metadata says May 2. Use the explicit announcement date, independently corroborated by contemporary May 8 coverage. This dates the original marketed AC16251 family, not the later OLED / 290HX Plus reference.

January 20255Press articlelaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/asus-zephyrus-g14-g16--specs-designRead 13 October 2026Laptop Mag CES 2025 preview published 7 January 2025 covers the new Zephyrus G16 with the Core Ultra 9 285H. Month only. It says the laptops release later in Q1 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact ac16251_so_1 is offered for sale in the current US store.

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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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ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606AR8Reviewultrabookreview.com/75392-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu606-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview calls the 2026 Zephyrus G16 GU606 an update of last year's G16 GU605.

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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

US1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026US store spec tab of the ASUS ROG USA site.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Interstellar Indigo1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded maker PropertyValue names Interstellar Indigo.

Platinum White4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/811804/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605cr-xs97.htmlRead 13 October 2026Listed as Platinum White for GU605CR-XS97.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded maker PropertyValue identifies the laptop as gaming-first.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Maker calls it a gaming laptop.

Form factor

Clamshell2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original laptop views and current exact gallery show conventional clamshell chassis.

Clamshell2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026

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.

Width356.98Depth265.43mm(14.1 × 10.5 in)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current maker and updated original manual agree on width 356.98 mm and depth 265.43 mm. Height and weight are omitted because the maker rear 23.40 mm and starting 2.57 kg conflict with the A07 manual rear 16.30 mm and minimum 2.66 kg. No unsupported explanation for those differences is inferred.

Width354Depth246Thickness (min)14.9Thickness (max)17.4mm(13.9 × 9.7 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202635.4 x 24.6 x 1.49 ~ 1.74 cm.

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

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1.95kg(4.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20261.95 kg (4.30 lbs) in the XS97 column. The reviewer lists 2.1 kg for the 5070 Ti version without a stated measurement. The maker value is stored.

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current maker embedded materials paragraph identifies anodized aluminum top panel.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporary review independently states aluminum top panel. Current maker materials paragraph is primary.

Aluminium2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Chassis is CNC-machined from aluminum alloy. The page does not name lid and base separately.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026The same current maker paragraph identifies anodized aluminum bottom panel.8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Contemporary review independently states aluminum bottom panel. Current maker materials paragraph is primary.

Aluminium2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Chassis is CNC-machined from aluminum alloy. The page does not name lid and base separately.

Max hinge angle

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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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026India GU605CW-QR133WS column: 40.64cm (16). The display row is the same OLED panel text as the family. The US tab shows only coverage.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

2560 × 1600px3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20262.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) OLED 16:10.

Pixel density

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=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.

OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English April 2026 A07 Table 21, printed p. 25. Retain Option 2 OLED, 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz. Option 1 IPS 240 Hz is excluded.

OLED3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Backlight

None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026OLED is self-emissive. No separate LCD backlight is counted.

None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026OLED is self-emissive.

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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Samsung ATNA60DL01-0 (SDC41A3)7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Panel HardwareID Samsung SDC41A3 (ATNA60DL01-0) on the reviewed GU605CR. Panel suppliers can vary.

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.

Matte1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026The original table explicitly selects Anti-glare in its Anti-glare versus glossy row, matching current selected maker Anti-Glare OLED. This is not an inference from an anti-reflective coating alone.

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Touchscreen

No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current exact selected display is non-touch, corroborated by the matching OLED option in the updated manual.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

No7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Glossy non-touch implementation.

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 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching native OLED option explicitly 240 Hz and Adaptive Sync/NVIDIA G-SYNC. No lower-resolution timings or old LCD operating modes are added.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/in/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Refresh Rate 240Hz. G-SYNC is listed on the US product page. VRR is stored true for G-SYNC.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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

G-SYNC2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original built-in OLED display table explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC. Generic Adaptive Sync wording is not interpreted as VESA certification. Current product-page cable note refers separately to an external monitor.

G-SYNC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026240Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC.

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.

400nits2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching OLED luminance cell explicitly 400 typical nits at SDR.

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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.

620nits2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching OLED cell explicitly 620 typical nits HDR peak luminance, separately from 400 typical SDR. Manufacturer peak claim, not a reviewer measurement. Window size and duration are not specified.

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

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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 product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Display row: DCI-P3 100%.

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

DisplayHDR True Black 5002Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Matching original OLED table explicitly VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500. Original table also lists VESA ClearMR 9000, now stored separately in other_certifications. Generic 0.2 ms response time is not identified as gray-to-gray and is omitted.

DisplayHDR True Black 5002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 20262.5K OLED 240Hz/0.2ms Nebula Display, with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 support.

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

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Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Every display is factory-calibrated to ensure that colors are accurate to the Pantone palette.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact processor launched Q1 2026, demonstrating that the current reference is a later configuration of the already marketed AC16251.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20263Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 290HX Plus: eight performance cores 2.7 GHz base/5.5 GHz maximum, sixteen efficiency cores 1.8 GHz base/4.7 GHz maximum. Fixed processor specifications, not configured laptop power limits.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.9	5.4
Efficiency	8	2.7	4.5
Low-power efficiency	2	1	2.5

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 20266 P-cores 2.9/5.4 GHz, 8 E-cores 2.7/4.5 GHz, 2 LP E-cores 1.0/2.5 GHz. Generic base 45 W and turbo 115 W are not the laptop settings.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

6=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

10=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

243Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel processor explicitly 24 threads and no Hyper-Threading. Generic manual performance-core Hyper-Threading prose is not applied to this processor.

166Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.4GHz=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.

36MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 36 MB Smart Cache quantity. Matching original HP fixed-processor row explicitly identifies the same 290HX Plus cache as 36 MB L3.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/c09129341Read 5 October 2026Original HP manufacturer data sheet explicitly lists the exact Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PLUS fixed component with 36 MB L3 cache, 24 cores/24 threads and Intel Graphics. Used only to identify the level of the same processor cache corroborated by Intel. No HP laptop configuration, memory, power or chassis value is transferred.

24MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 202624 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.

3nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU Lithography listed as TSMC N3B.

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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70W7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Table of Armoury Crate modes, CPU only PL1/PL2: Turbo 70/95 W.

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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95W7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Table of Armoury Crate modes, CPU only PL1/PL2: Turbo 70/95 W.

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.

13TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel NPU-only peak 13 TOPS at INT8. Combined platform 36 TOPS is excluded.

13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 13. NPU only.

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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

12GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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 product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Graphics row: ROG Boost 1565MHz at 115W (1515MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 95W+20W Dynamic Boost). TGP includes Dynamic Boost.

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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20W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202695W+20W Dynamic Boost.

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

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1,565MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026ROG Boost 1565MHz (1515MHz Boost Clock + 50MHz OC). The mode is not named on the page.

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

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MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Intel 290HX Plus explicitly Intel Graphics, four Xe cores. Generic Dell manual Intel Arc label is not substituted for exact processor identity.

Intel Arc 140T6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241747/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285h-24m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 13 October 2026Intel Arc 140T GPU, 8 Xe-cores.

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

32GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 202632GB LPDDR5X 7467 on board for the XS97 row.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current reference is published up to 5600 MT/s. Updated manual identifies 5600 as factory-installed and 6400 only as customer self-upgrade. The 6400 option is excluded.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 20265600 MT/s factory-installed. 6400 MT/s applies only to customer self-upgrade, not this reference configuration.

7,467MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Page: rated speed. Actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.

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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Supported matching 32 GB configuration explicitly 2 x 16 GB, dual-channel, non-ECC and non-XMP.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Memory row: Support dual channel memory.

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

Slots2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English A07 memory table explicitly two SO-DIMM sockets with replaceable modules.

Soldered1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

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

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact selected 32 GB is explicitly 2 x 16 GB, occupying both documented SO-DIMM sockets.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

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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.

64GB2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Updated original table explicitly maximum 64 GB. It is not inferred by doubling a generic processor memory limit.

32GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Memory row for this SKU: Max Capacity 32GB. Other SKUs of the family offer 64GB with RTX 5080 and 5090.

Storage

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

1TB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20262TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD for the XS97 row.

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Internal SSD interfaces explicitly PCIe NVMe. Wireless M.2 connector is excluded from storage sockets.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current installed 1 TB M.2 2230 Gen4x4 drive. This is the installed drive interface, not proof of maximum connector generation.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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

Source2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English A07 internal-slots table explicitly two SSD sockets each supporting M.2 2230/2280, corroborated by separate 2280 replacement procedures. Longest supported length 2280 is stored for each physical socket. Exact selected single 2230 drive occupies one and leaves one free. Older storage prose listing only two 2230 drives is superseded by the updated table and procedures. Gen5 SSD1 support is qualified only for RTX 5070 Ti and is not applied to this RTX 5060. No maximum slot PCIe generation is inferred.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Expansion slots row: 2x M.2 PCIe (includes used). Product page footnote: stock configuration is one SSD. Reviewer confirms two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots.

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 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Rear	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Rear	10	Not available	Yes
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / DisplayPort 2.1	1	Rear	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Complete original left/right/back views and external-port table: left RJ45 1 Gbps, USB-A 5 Gbps and 3.5 mm headset. Right has only vents. Rear USB-A 5 Gbps, USB-C Gen2 10 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.1, separate Thunderbolt 4/USB4 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and barrel DC-in. Current maker PD wording does not establish accepted charging maxima. No HDMI bandwidth is inferred. The 3.5 mm headset is not interpreted as an RCA connector from the maker parenthetical typo.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

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	Right	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	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1 FRL	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	UHS-II	1	Right	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-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026I/O row: 3.5mm combo audio jack, HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort/power delivery/G-SYNC (up to 10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort/power delivery (up to 40Gbps), SD card reader UHS-II. Sides from the reviewer. Product page: both USB-C ports accept Power Delivery 3.0 input at 20V/5A.

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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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 9 MediaTek MT7925B22M explicitly 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Regional, driver and operating-system availability apply.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2*2.

Wi-Fi module

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT79251Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current selected maker literal MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925. The manual adds the module suffix B22M, which is not needed for the retained maker identity.

MediaTek MT79257Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Connectivity row: MediaTek MT7925.

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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 9 explicitly Bluetooth 5.4 with operating-system functionality caveat.

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 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.

RGB zones1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Exact selected keyboard explicitly 1-Zone AlienFX RGB Keyboard, English US.

RGB zones1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB.

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

Yes2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original keyboard table and current exact maker front photo show a dedicated physical numeric keypad.

No7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Layout is minimalistic, without a NumPad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1.4mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)oktabit.gr/media/products/pdf/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-page Alienware technical sheet, Keyboard Options: 1.4 mm key travel. This shared one-zone AlienFX keyboard is corroborated for the 2026 OLED family by contemporary Notebookcheck news and BGR review. No old LCD, processor or configured power facts are transferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement explicitly lists the one-zone RGB keyboard with 1.4 mm travel.10Reviewbgr.com/2239500/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Current OLED review explicitly describes the common one-zone keyboard as 1.4 mm travel. Its configuration section identifies 290HX Plus and 5070 Ti, and the physical keyboard is shared across the stated current configuration options. Only keyboard travel transfers, not performance, thermals, ports or power.

1.7mm2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Extra long 1.7mm travel distance.

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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 17 p. 22 explicitly physical 115 mm width and 70 mm height. Click mechanism is not inferred. Keyboard pitch 18.70 x 18.05 mm is not key travel.

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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.

Mechanical8Reviewtomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 20262026 OLED 270HX Plus / RTX 5060 review explicitly describes top-hinged mechanical clicks. Shared touchpad only, supported by matching current manual dimensions and replacement assembly. No measurements from this CPU configuration are transferred.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

1920 x 1080 at 30 fps2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 16 p. 21 explicitly FHD RGB 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. Separate IR camera 640 x 360 at 15 fps is not substituted for the RGB resolution. Older Aurora 16 HD-camera values are excluded.

1080P FHD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20261080P FHD IR Camera for Windows Hello.

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

Yes2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Front view figure 3 p. 8 explicitly identifies infrared camera and its pairing with Windows Hello Face Authentication. No mechanical shutter is proved.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 10 p. 18 explicitly two speakers.

61Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 20264-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology plus 2 tweeters. The product page also says 6 Speakers.

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

4W2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Table 10 explicitly average 2 W + 2 W = 4 W. Separate peak 5 W is not substituted.

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Audio features

Dolby Audio1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded audio paragraph explicitly names Dolby Audio.

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

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

22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Front view figure 3 p. 8 explicitly Microphones (2).

31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Built-in 3-microphone array.

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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original battery table documents six-cell 96 Wh, matching current exact selected offer. No runtime for a different CPU/LCD reference is copied.

90Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Tables 18/19 pp. 22 onward explicitly 180 W E4 adapter required for optimal RTX 5060 performance. Separate 280 W E5 applies to RTX 5070/5070 Ti. This is recommended adapter output, not proof of box inclusion or maximum charging input.

240W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Power supply row: Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, 20V DC 12A. Page: whether a charger is included varies by country and model.

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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original adapter table explicitly barrel connector 7.4 mm external and 5.1 mm internal diameter. USB-C power delivery is separate from the documented main adapter.

Proprietary1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Rectangle Conn at the laptop end is the proprietary ASUS jack, not USB-C.

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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30min2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 202690Wh battery that supports fast charging from 0-50% in just 30 minutes. No adapter or conditions stated.

Cooling

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

22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 fan assembly procedures identify left FAN2 and right FAN1 in both supported thermal assemblies. Exactly two physical fans.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED family explicitly uses dual fans. Current original manual establishes the physical count.

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

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Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Vapor Chamber is marked vary by SKU. The 5070 Ti review unit has it.7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Dual-fan module with a vapor chamber on the 5070 Ti, 5080 and 5090 configurations. The 5060 and 5070 versions use heatsinks only.

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

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CPU2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Liquid metal compound from Thermal Grizzly on the CPU. The GPU is not named.

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

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Name
Quiet

Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current embedded Stealth Mode paragraph explicitly selects Quiet Mode. Only its name is stored. No unproved configured wattage is added.

BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Name
Silent
Performance
Turbo
Manual

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026Silent, Performance, Turbo and Manual modes in Armoury Crate as listed by the reviewer. The maker publishes no wattage per mode.

Security

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Fingerprint

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None7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026There is an IR camera but no fingerprint sensor in the power button.

TPM

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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 manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original external-port table explicitly states Security-cable slot Not supported. The complete media-card-reader absence is separately reflected by ports. New fan count is established by the actual left/right fan assembly procedures. No uncertain material, TPM version, configured power limit or runtime is inferred.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Windows 11 Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 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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408.62nits7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Max brightness in the middle of the screen 408.62 cd/m2 on power.

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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100%7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Coverage 100% sRGB, 94.3% AdobeRGB, 100% DCI-P3. The measuring tool is not named.

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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100%7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Coverage 100% DCI-P3. The measuring tool is not named.

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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Yes7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026PWM: Yes. Frequency not stated.

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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116points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026CineBench 2024 CPU single core 116 pts. Turbo profile, GPU Standard mode, native 2.5K resolution.

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

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1,161points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026CineBench 2024 CPU 1161 pts (loop run). Turbo profile.

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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1,605points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026GeekBench 6.2.2 64-bit single-core 1605. Turbo profile.

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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16,753points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026GeekBench 6.2.2 64-bit multi-core 16753. Turbo profile.

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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13,968points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Time Spy graphics 13968. Turbo profile.

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

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3,409points7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Steel Nomad 3409. Turbo profile.

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.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Black Myth: Wukong	2560	1600	Cinematic	TSR 55	No	48	36
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra	Not available	No	62	50
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	Ultra, RT Overdrive	DLSS Off	Yes	20	12
Far Cry 6	2560	1600	Ultra, TAA	Not available	Not available	96	80
Horizon Forbidden West	2560	1600	Very High, TAA	Not available	Not available	56	43
Red Dead Redemption 2	2560	1600	Ultra Optimized, TAA	Not available	Not available	87	52
Resident Evil 4	2560	1600	Prioritize Graphics, TAA	Not available	Not available	95	80
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	2560	1600	Highest, TAA	Not available	Not available	114	92
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	2560	1600	Ultra, TAAU	Not available	No	127	70

Source7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Turbo profile, GameReady drivers, native 2560x1600 on the dGPU. 1% lows as printed. Settings as printed. Frame generation rows are not stored.

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.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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BASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo	Gaming	48
Performance	Gaming	42
Manual (fans at 100%)	Max load	52

Source7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026Noise at head level, distance not stated. Turbo about 48 dBA and Performance about 42 dBA in gaming. Manual with fans at 100% 52 dBA in the CPU loop. Values are published with a tilde.

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

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52dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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

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48dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

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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80W7Reviewultrabookreview.com/71954-asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-cr-reviewRead 13 October 2026CPU runs at about 80 W in the Turbo profile on the desk in the Cinebench R15 loop. Published as about 80 W.

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.

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Colour certifications

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Pantone Validated1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026Display row: Pantone Validated.

ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

VESA ClearMR 90002Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 Table 21 explicitly names VESA ClearMR9000 certified for OLED Option 2. No calibration or native panel depth is inferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement independently names ClearMR 9000.

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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.

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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.

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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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1year4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/811804/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-gu605cr-xs97.htmlRead 13 October 20261 Year Limited Warranty (includes 1 Year Global) on the US retailer page.

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/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Included US Base Warranty explicitly Basic Hardware Service with Mail-In. Optional onsite service upgrade is excluded. Unstated duration is omitted.

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Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac162511Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu6052Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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rog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/laptops/rog-zephyrus/rog-zephyrus-g16-2025-gu605/specRead 13 October 2026

Manual

manualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manual2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original Dell April 2026 A07 owner manual, 160 pages, P139F002/P139F003, was independently read through the public document reader. Its revision history updates OLED, memory, storage and ports in March/April 2026. Only actual document text is used, not the mirror AI summary. Direct HTTP returned a security check and was not bypassed. A complete later OLED reference sheet was not found. The earlier manufacturer brochure is used only for keyboard travel, independently corroborated on the current OLED family.

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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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