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Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
Product A: Alienware
16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
89 of 179 known
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
Razer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB
HP Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
GIGABYTE GAMING A16 GA6H
HP Victus 15 (15-fb3000)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97
Lenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10)
Change Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Compare the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR with
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
Razer Blade 16 (2025) RTX 5080, 32 GB
HP Victus 15 (2025 RTX 5050, 15-fa2309TX)
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
GIGABYTE GAMING A16 GA6H
HP Victus 15 (15-fb3000)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97
Lenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Acer Nitro V 15 ANV15-52
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10)Product B: ASUS
TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
85 of 179 known
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97
Lenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10)
Change ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
Compare the Alienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635LW
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614FR-DS96
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615LP
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Core 7 240H
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-97FV (2025)
MSI Katana 15 HX B14WFK
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615JMR-AS74
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10H
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605CR-XS97
Lenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10
Lenovo Legion 5i (15", Gen 10)53 of 171 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 28 known for one only
- 44 the same
- 74 missing for both
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
FX608JMR, FX608JMR-DS76, FX608JMR-RS76-CA, 90NR0NB1-M000H0, FX608JMR-CS76-CB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026FX608JMR is the US tech specs column. The FX608JMI, FX608JHR, FX608JHI and FX608JH columns have other CPUs, GPUs or panels and are not listed here.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026SKU table lists FX608JMR-RS76-CA and FX608JMR-CS76-CB with the 2.5K, 32GB and 1TB hardware.4Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/where-to-buyRead 14 October 2026ASUS Canada store list: FX608JMR-RS76-CA has P/N 90NR0NB1-M000H0, i7-14650HX, RTX 5060 Up to 115W and 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2.5Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 2026US retailer sheet for FX608JMR-DS76: i7-14650HX, RTX 5060, 2560 x 1600 165Hz, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Home.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
Status
Available3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026Release says the models roll out from May 19, 2025.7Spec databaselaptopmedia.com/series/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-fx608Read 14 October 2026Series page lists many priced configurations on 2026-10-14, including Core i7-14650HX with RTX 5060, 32GB and 1TB at 1399 to 1959 USD. ASUS Canada and a US reseller show this exact SKU out of stock, so only the family counts as available.
Predecessor
Not available
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-TUF-Gaming-F16-refreshed-with-Intel-Arrow-Lake-HX-CPU-and-Nvidia-RTX-50-series-GPU.1019402.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the 2025 TUF Gaming F16 is a refresh of the 2024 model with the RTX 4060 and calls the 2024 model its predecessor.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026
US, CA3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026Canada release. The US SKU FX608JMR-DS76 comes from the retailer source.5Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 2026US retailer.
Colours
Segment
Form factor
Chassis
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Dimensions
Width354Depth269Thickness (min)17.9Thickness (max)27.3mm(13.9 × 10.6 × 0.7 to 1.1 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 202635.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 ~ 2.73 cm, converted exactly.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 202613.94 x 10.59 x 0.70 to 1.07 inches (35.4 x 26.9 x 1.79 to 2.73 cm).
Weight (published)
Not available
2.2kg(4.9 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 20262.20 Kg (4.85 lbs).3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 20264.85 lbs (2.2kg).
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 pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026An aluminum lid with a subtle TUF Gaming logo.6Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-fx608-review-intel-vs-amd-or-why-the-f16-might-be-the-wrong-choiceRead 14 October 2026Premium metal lid.
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.
Max hinge angle
Not available
180°2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026A 180 degree hinge design.6Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-fx608-review-intel-vs-amd-or-why-the-f16-might-be-the-wrong-choiceRead 14 October 2026The screen opens a full 180 degrees.
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Not available
Display
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Screen size
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)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 202616-inch, 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio. The FX608JHR and FX608JMI columns have FHD+ panels.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 202616" 2.5K (WQXGA, 2560x1600), 165Hz, 400 nits for the two SKUs. The release does not say if 400 nits is typical or peak, so it is not stored.5Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 202616 inch IPS, 16:10, 2560 x 1600, 165Hz.
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 × 1600px1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 20263Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 20265Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 2026
Pixel density
188.7ppi
188.7ppi
Panel type
OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original English April 2026 A07 Table 21, printed p. 25. Retain Option 2 OLED, 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz. Option 1 IPS 240 Hz is excluded.
Backlight
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.
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026The original table explicitly selects Anti-glare in its Anti-glare versus glossy row, matching current selected maker Anti-Glare OLED. This is not an inference from an anti-reflective coating alone.
Touchscreen
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current exact selected display is non-touch, corroborated by the matching OLED option in the updated manual.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026
Stylus
Not available
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 240 | Yes |
BASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 | 1600 | 165 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
240Hz
165Hz
Adaptive sync
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Not available
Second display
Not available
Not available
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 i7-14650HX1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX 2.2 GHz (30MB Cache, up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, 24 Threads).3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026Intel Core i7 Processor 14650HX, RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7.
Processor brand
Core configuration
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 |
BASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.2 | 5.2 |
| Efficiency | 8 | 1.6 | 3.7 |
CPU cores
24
16
Cores labelled performance
8
8
Cores labelled efficiency
16
8
Threads
Max boost clock
5.5GHz
5.2GHz
L3 cache
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.
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
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Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
Not available
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, Up to 115W (100W+15W), 8GB GDDR7.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7.9Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/laptops/50-seriesRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU.
GPU brand
VRAM
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
MUX switch, Advanced Optimus1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA Advanced Optimus.
Integrated GPU
Not available
Memory
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Installed RAM
32GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026
32GB3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026SKU table: FX608JMR-RS76-CA and FX608JMR-CS76-CB have 32GB DDR5-5600MHz, 16 GB SKUs are FX608JMR-BS74-CB and FX608JMR-AS73-CA.5Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 2026The title says 32 GB DDR5. The spec table says RAM 16 GB, which is one module.
RAM type
RAM speed
5,600MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026Current reference is published up to 5600 MT/s. Updated manual identifies 5600 as factory-installed and 6400 only as customer self-upgrade. The 6400 option is excluded.2Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 20265600 MT/s factory-installed. 6400 MT/s applies only to customer self-upgrade, not this reference configuration.
Memory channels
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
BASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO-DIMM | 2 | Yes | 16 |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026Memory cell: 16GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, with 'x 2' in the cell. The Canada SKU list shows the same wording for 32 GB SKUs, so two 16 GB modules. Expansion slots: 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026FAQ: two SO-DIMM slots for DDR5 memory.4Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/where-to-buyRead 14 October 202616GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM x 2 for FX608JMR-RS76-CA, so two 16 GB modules.
RAM slots
2
2
Free RAM slots
0
0
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
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Installed storage
1TB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026
1TB3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 20261TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD for the same two SKUs.5Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 20261TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
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 |
BASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
| 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 pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026Expansion Slots (includes used): 2x M.2 PCIe. The page footnote says only single-sided SSDs are supported.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026FAQ: two M.2 PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD slots.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026The SSD is M.2 2280.
M.2 slots
2
2
Free storage slots
1
1
Maximum slot PCIe generation
Not available
4
Ports
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Ports
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 |
BASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Maximum charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC in | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 | 1 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Left | 10 | Not available | Yes | 100 |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Left | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | Right | 10 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026I/O ports: 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery (10Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort and G-SYNC (40Gbps), 1x RJ45 LAN. Sides are from the LaptopMedia review.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 20261 x ASUS Slim Power Jack, 1 x RJ45, 1 x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C with DisplayPort, G-SYNC and Power Delivery 3.0 (input 20V/5A), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and one audio jack. The page lists the 20V/5A input, which is 100 W, for the non-Thunderbolt USB-C port only.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 20261 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ45, 1 x audio jack.6Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-fx608-review-intel-vs-amd-or-why-the-f16-might-be-the-wrong-choiceRead 14 October 2026Left side: DC-in, Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, one USB-A and the audio jack. Right side: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A. No ports at the rear. Review says both USB-C ports offer up to 100W Power Delivery, which ASUS states only for the non-Thunderbolt port.
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
1Gbps
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
100W
Wireless
2 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
Cellular
Not available
Not available
Keyboard and touchpad
4 of 8 differ
Keyboard layouts
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 backlight
RGB zones1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB, with Copilot key. Stored as a single RGB zone.6Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-fx608-review-intel-vs-amd-or-why-the-f16-might-be-the-wrong-choiceRead 14 October 2026Single-zone RGB backlighting.
Numpad
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026Full-size keyboard with number keys.6Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-fx608-review-intel-vs-amd-or-why-the-f16-might-be-the-wrong-choiceRead 14 October 2026The keyboard deck includes a NumPad.
Key travel
1.4mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)oktabit.gr/media/products/pdf/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2/244-94-DENSRAL16CX2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original one-page Alienware technical sheet, Keyboard Options: 1.4 mm key travel. This shared one-zone AlienFX keyboard is corroborated for the 2026 OLED family by contemporary Notebookcheck news and BGR review. No old LCD, processor or configured power facts are transferred.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED announcement explicitly lists the one-zone RGB keyboard with 1.4 mm travel.10Reviewbgr.com/2239500/alienware-16x-aurora-reviewRead 7 October 2026Current OLED review explicitly describes the common one-zone keyboard as 1.4 mm travel. Its configuration section identifies 290HX Plus and 5070 Ti, and the physical keyboard is shared across the stated current configuration options. Only keyboard travel transfers, not performance, thermals, ports or power.
Pointing stick
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Not available
Touchpad size
Touchpad mechanism
Not available
Camera and audio
4 of 7 differ
Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Total speaker power
Not available
Audio features
Dolby Atmos, Two-way AI noise cancelation1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026Dolby Atmos and AI noise-canceling technology. The Hi-Res certification is for headphones and is left out.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025Read 14 October 2026Two speakers powered by Dolby Atmos. Two-way AI noise cancelation.
Battery and power
4 of 5 differ
Battery energy
96Wh1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 20262Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026Original battery table documents six-cell 96 Wh, matching current exact selected offer. No runtime for a different CPU/LCD reference is copied.
90Wh1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 202690WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 202690 Whr.
Claimed battery life
Not available
Not available
Adapter rated output
240W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/laptops/for-gaming/tuf-gaming/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025/techspecRead 14 October 2026Tech Specs says Rectangle Conn, 280W AC Adapter, 20V DC, 14A. The ASUS Canada launch table and a US retailer sheet for FX608JMR-DS76 say 240W, 20V, 12A. The SKU level 240 W is stored.3Press releaseseekingalpha.com/pr/20108972-asus-and-republic-of-gamers-unleash-strix-g-zephyrus-and-tuf-gaming-laptops-with-new-nvidiaRead 14 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 12A, 240W.5Retailer pagemobileadvance.com/asus-tuf-gaming-f16-2025-gaming-laptop-16-2-5k-165-hz-ips-level-16-10-display-intel-core-i7-processor-14650hx-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-32-gb-ddr5-1tb-pcie-gen4-ssd-wi-fi-6e-windows-11-home-fx608jmr-ds-7-6Read 14 October 2026Rectangle Conn, 240W AC Adapter, 20V, 12A.
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
Cooling
1 of 4 differ
Fans
22Owner's manualmanualzz.com/doc/90076382/dell-16x-aurora-ac16251-owner-s-manualRead 7 October 2026A07 fan assembly procedures identify left FAN2 and right FAN1 in both supported thermal assemblies. Exactly two physical fans.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Alienware-s-new-Aurora-16X-targets-portable-gaming-with-OLED-display-and-RTX-50-series-GPUs.1195060.0.htmlRead 7 October 20262026 OLED family explicitly uses dual fans. Current original manual establishes the physical count.
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
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BASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) FX608JMR
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1 of 4 differ
Fingerprint
Not available
Not available
TPM
Not available
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Software
0 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
None of 12 known
Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available
Not available
Measured performance
None of 8 known
Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
Not available
Not available
Measured noise and temperature
None of 9 known
Fan noise per mode
Not available
Not available
Max fan noise
Not available
Not available
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Not available
Top surface under load
Not available
Not available
Bottom surface under load
Not available
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available
Not available
Measured battery and power
None of 10 known
Battery runtime per test
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
Not available
Video runtime
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Not available
Certifications
1 of 6 differ
Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
In the box
None of 2 known
In the box
Not available
Not available
Power adapter included
Not available
Not available
Warranty
1 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Not available
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 number
Not available
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