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Series

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

Legion 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026PSREF names the family Legion 7 16IAX10. The product page calls the North America line Legion 7i.

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.

83KY0007US, 83KY000TCF1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Lenovo PSREF single-model export for 83KY0007US (United States), downloaded from the public PSREF export link. It lists Core Ultra 7 255HX, 2x 16 GB DDR5-5600, 1 TB SSD, RTX 5060 8 GB, Windows 11 Home English, Glacier White and a 1-year courier or carry-in warranty. This is the reference configuration. The Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5070 model 83KY001GIN (India) is another product and is not stored here.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Canada PSREF export for 83KY000TCF. Same hardware as 83KY0007US: Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060, 2x 16 GB, 1 TB, Windows 11 Home French / English, Glacier White. It differs only in OS language, keyboard language and EAN.

GTIN / EAN

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198156404732, 1981571515501Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026EAN 198156404732 for 83KY0007US and 198157151550 for 83KY000TCF (Canada PSREF export).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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 20251Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026The model record lists Announce Date 2025-07-04 for this SKU. The Legion 7i line was announced at CES 2025 (CG Magazine roundup of 2025-01-07), so the month stored is January 2025.12Press articlecgmagonline.com/news/ces-2025-lenovo-legion-laptops-desktops-monitorsRead 15 October 2026CES 2025 roundup published 2025-01-07 lists the Legion 7i with availability starting June 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.

Available11Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/legion-7i-16-25k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255hx-2025-32gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-1tb-ssd-glacier-white/71488211Read 15 October 2026The listing copies the Best Buy US page for 83KY0007US for the Legion 7i 16 inch with Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060, 32 GB and 1 TB. The Best Buy page itself could not be read. Lenovo's family sheet is dated 2026-07-10. The wording on the copy flips between available and waitlist, so stock changes.

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

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

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

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

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

US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

US, CA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026PSREF export for the US SKU and the Canada SKU.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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.

Glacier White1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Legion is Lenovo's gaming line, and the product is sold as 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.

Clamshell9Reviewultrabookreview.com/73885-lenovo-legion-7i-review-2Read 15 October 2026Spec sheet: clamshell 16 inch format with a 180 degree screen angle.

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.

Width361.7Depth263.4Thickness (min)15.9Thickness (max)17.9mm(14.2 × 10.4 × 0.6 to 0.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026361.7 x 263.4 x 15.9-17.9 mm. The sheet says dimensions may vary with configuration.

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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1.99kg(4.4 lb)6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table 4.39lbs / 1.99kg, the same figure as GamesRadar and Windows Central. The PSREF text says less than 2.0 kg but also prints 4.52 lbs, which is 2.05 kg and does not agree with its own metric figure. 1.99 kg is the starting weight in the retailer specs.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-7i-16-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: about 1.99 kg (4.39 lbs). The reviewer tested the Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5060 model.

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.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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.

Aluminium1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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.

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 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)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

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

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

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.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026The sheet says Glossy. Lenovo's store text calls the panel anti-glare and Techaeris calls it anti-glare but not matte. The PSREF surface wins.

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

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

Stylus

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None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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.

BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2560	1600	165

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026The 165 Hz row of the 16 inch WQXGA OLED options. The family sheet also lists a 240 Hz option that this SKU does not have.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

165Hz=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-SYNC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026G-SYNC in the display key features.

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.

500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026500 nits typical SDR. 1100 nits is the HDR peak.

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.

1,100nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20261100 nits (peak). The window size is not stated.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026100% DCI-P3. The sheet does not say coverage or volume.

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 10001Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Exact record lists Factory Color Calibration. The family sheet names X-Rite factory color calibration.

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 7 255HX1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

AAlienware 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.

BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Lion Cove	2.4	5.2
Efficiency	12	Skymont	1.8	4.5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Family sheet processor table for Core Ultra 7 255HX: 8 P-cores base 2.4 GHz and up to 5.2 GHz, 12 E-cores base 1.8 GHz and up to 4.5 GHz. The core names Lion Cove and Skymont are the Arrow Lake HX core architectures. The sheet does not print them. Intel ARK could not be opened.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

20=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

8=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

12=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.

201Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.2GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

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.

30MB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache, the L3.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

13TOPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Integrated Intel AI Boost up to 13 TOPS. 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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 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 5060 Laptop GPU1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

8GB1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/alienware16xauroraac16251Read 7 October 2026

8GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

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115W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026TGP 115 W as listed with the GPU. Dynamic Boost is not separated.

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

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

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2,497MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Boost clock 2497 MHz as listed for this RTX 5060 option.

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

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MUX switch, Advanced Optimus3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display key features list Advanced Optimus support. The user guide describes Hybrid, Hybrid-iGPU Only and DGPU Only modes, which need a MUX.5Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_7_16iax10/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 15 October 2026GPU Mode section: Hybrid, Hybrid-iGPU Only and DGPU Only. DGPU Only needs a restart.

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 Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Processor graphics listed as Intel Graphics.

Memory

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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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

5,600MT/s1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/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.

5,600MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20262x 16GB SODIMM DDR5-5600 for this SKU. Best Buy lists 5600 MHz too.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Two modules, dual-channel capable slots.

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.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 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

BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Two DDR5 SODIMM slots, both holding 16 GB.7Reviewtechaeris.com/2025/11/05/16-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: 2x 16GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 in two SO-DIMM slots, as in PSREF.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026The record says up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 offering, based on tests with current Lenovo memory. Best Buy lists 96 GB expandable. The maker figure is kept.

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

1TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20261 TB SSD. Stored as 1000 GB.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/spd/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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

AAlienware 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.

BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Storage slot: two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots. The installed drive is one 1 TB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD, so one slot is taken and one is free. UltrabookReview reported one PCIe 5.0 slot on a Core Ultra 9 unit. Lenovo lists both as PCIe 4.0.

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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.

BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Yes	100
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	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 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Standard ports in the sheet: 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x USB-A 5 Gbps always on, 1x USB-C 10 Gbps with USB PD 95-100 W and DisplayPort 2.1, 1x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with USB PD 95-100 W and DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 up to 8K/60 Hz, combo jack, card reader, slim tip power connector. Note: Lenovo protocol for 140 W charging needs a unique Lenovo adapter. 100 W is stored as USB PD charging input. Sides are from the user guide and reviews.5Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_7_16iax10/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 15 October 2026Left view: USB-A always-on, multi-purpose USB-C connectors (one with a Thunderbolt mark), combo audio jack. Right view: SD card slot, camera switch, USB-A. Rear view: HDMI, power connector.6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit is the Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5060 model. Left: two USB-C, one USB-A and a combo jack. Right: one USB-A and an SD reader. Rear: power and HDMI.7Reviewtechaeris.com/2025/11/05/16-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the Core Ultra 7 255HX and RTX 5060 unit. Right side: SD card reader and one USB-A. Left side: one USB-A, two USB-C and the headphone jack. HDMI and power at the rear.

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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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 7, 802.11be 2x2 with Bluetooth 5.4. The module vendor is not named for this SKU.

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.

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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.

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

5.42Owner's 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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026BT 5.4. The family sheet adds that Bluetooth may run at a lower version depending on OS and driver.

Cellular

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No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026WWAN Not Supported.

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

English, French / English1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Per-key RGB backlit, French / English for the Canada SKU. English for 83KY0007US.

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 per key1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Per-key RGB backlit.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026The family sheet lists a numeric keypad.

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.

1.6mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key travel 1.6 mm, cap recess 0.3 mm.

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.

Width120Height75mm(4.7 × 3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 202675 x 120 mm (height x width).

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.

Mechanical6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/lenovo-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review calls the touchpad clicks solid. Windows Central says it is a glass touchpad and not haptic.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-7i-16-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Glass touchpad, no haptic touchpad.

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.

5 MP1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20265.0MP + IR camera with E-shutter. IR camera for Windows Hello facial recognition.

Webcam privacy

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Electronic kill switch1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026E-shutter. A switch on the right side disables the camera, which the user guide calls a camera switch.5Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_7_16iax10/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 15 October 2026Right view lists a camera switch, a toggle that enables or disables the built-in camera.

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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Stereo speakers, 2W x2.

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.

4W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Stereo speakers, 2 W x2. RMS or peak is not stated.

Audio features

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

Audio by HARMAN, Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier (AMP)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20267Reviewtechaeris.com/2025/11/05/16-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: audio by HARMAN, optimized with Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier.

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).

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20262x 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.

84Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 202684 Wh.

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.

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

Use case	Hours (h)
MobileMark 30	3.98
Video playback	7.18

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max battery life: MobileMark 30 at 250 nits 3.98 h and local 1080p video playback at 150 nits 7.18 h. The family sheet note says all claims are approximate maxima. Best Buy lists up to 7.18 hours for this SKU.

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.

245W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026245 W slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter, included.

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 spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Slim tip (rectangle) power connector, a Lenovo proprietary slim tip.

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

Not available

30min3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rapid Charge Pro, up to 50% in 30 minutes. The adapter used is the 245 W slim tip. Powered-off state is not 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.

29Reviewultrabookreview.com/73885-lenovo-legion-7i-review-2Read 15 October 2026Review of the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 unit of the same 16IAX10 chassis lists a dual-fan dual-heatsink cooling module. Cooling hardware is shared across the chassis. No numeric results from this other-configuration unit are used.

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

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

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

AAlienware 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.

BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

Name
Quiet mode
Balance mode
Performance mode
Custom mode

Source5Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_7_16iax10/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 15 October 2026Power light table: white Balance mode, blue Quiet mode, red Performance mode, purple Custom mode. No CPU or GPU power limits are published, so none are stored.

Security

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Fingerprint

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None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader.

TPM

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2.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Firmware TPM 2.0.

Remote management

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

No2Owner's 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 Home, English1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home, English for the US SKU.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home, French / English for the Canada SKU.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026

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

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Measured display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured battery and power

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

AAlienware 16X Aurora AC16251 Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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BLenovo Legion 7i (16", Gen 10) 16IAX10

Test	Power mode	Hours (h)
Productivity	Balanced, then Energy saver for the last 48 minutes	2.65

Source10Measurementgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/lenovo-legion-7i-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5060, 32 GB. A single spreadsheet workload with RGB off and display brightness at 50%: 2 hours 39 minutes, stored as 2.65 h. The machine ran 1 h 51 min in Balanced mode before it switched to Energy saver for the last 48 minutes. The brightness in nits is not stated. The review mentions a 240 Hz refresh rate, so its panel may be the 240 Hz option.

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

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Certifications

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

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

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No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet lists the AI PC category (NPU 13 TOPS) and does not call the laptop a Copilot+ PC. Windows Central says it is not a Copilot+ PC.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/lenovo/lenovo-legion-7i-16-gen-10-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the Legion 7i is not a Copilot+ PC because of its underpowered NPU.

Colour certifications

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Pantone Validated, Pantone SkinTone Validated1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Pantone Validated and Pantone SkinTone 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.

TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free, TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ErP Lot 3, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Other Certifications and Green Certifications lists.

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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Laptop, User Guide, Charger11Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/legion-7i-16-25k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255hx-2025-32gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-1tb-ssd-glacier-white/71488211Read 15 October 2026Best Buy listing copy for 83KY0007US, What's Included: Laptop, User Guide, Charger.

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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Yes11Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/legion-7i-16-25k-oled-gaming-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-255hx-2025-32gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-1tb-ssd-glacier-white/71488211Read 15 October 2026Charger is in the box. The PSREF record lists a 245 W slim tip adapter.

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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1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 20261-year, Courier or Carry-in.

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.

Carry-in, Collect and return1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/api/model/pdfexport/singleModelRead 15 October 2026Courier is stored as collect and return. No service upgrade is included.

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

psref.lenovo.com/Product/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX104Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Product/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10Read 15 October 2026Lenovo PSREF product page for the Legion 7 16IAX10. It loads its data with a script, so the PDF exports were used for values.

Spec sheet

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psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_7_16IAX10/Legion_7_16IAX10_Spec.pdfRead 15 October 2026PSREF family sheet for the Legion 7 16IAX10, dated 2026-07-10. It lists all options, including 240 Hz panels and the Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5070 models. The exact record above decides which option this product has.

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.

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_7_16iax10/user_guide/en/index.html5Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_7_16iax10/user_guide/en/index.htmlRead 15 October 2026Legion 7i (16'', 10) User Guide on Lenovo Support, English.

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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